Chemical name: N,N′-[(methylimino)dimethylidyne]di-2,4-xylidine
CAS no.: 33089-61-1

Molecular formula: C₁₉H₂₃N₃
Physical & chemical property:
Physical State: white/pale yellow crystalline solid
Melting point: 86-88°C
Density: 1.128 (20°C)
Solubility: in water < 0.1mg/l (20°C), soluble in most organic solvents, in acetone, toluene, xylene > 300g/l.
Stability: Hydrolysis DT50 (25°C) 2.1h (pH 5), 22.1h (pH 7), 25.5h (pH 9). U.V. light appears to have little effect on stability.
Specification: 98% TC, 20% w/w EC, 20% w/v EC, 12.5% EC
Uses: Non-systemic, with contact and respiratory action. Control of all stages of tetranychid and eriophyid mites, pear suckers, scale insects, mealybugs, whitefly, aphids, and eggs and first instar larvae of Lepidoptera on pome fruit, citrus fruit, cotton, stone fruit, bush fruit, strawberries, hops, cucurbits, aubergines, capsicums, tomatoes, ornamentals, and some other crops. Also used as an animal ectoparasiticide to control ticks, mites and lice on cattle, dogs, goats, pigs and sheep.