Metaldehyde
Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3) is a selective molluscicide for effective control of snails and slugs in agriculture, supplied by professional China insecticide manufacturers in technical and granule formulations
- CAS No.
- 108-62-3
Molluscicide for snail and slug control, for both prevention and elimination; scatter on bare ground or around plant roots.
10ML-200L for liquid formulations, 1G-25KG for solid formulations.
Common name: Metaldehyde （CAS NO: 108-62-3）
IUPAC name: r-2,c-4,c-6,c-8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane;2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclo-octane
Chemical Abstracts name: 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; acetaldehyde tetramer (but see Composition)
Mode of action:
Selective molluscicide, neurotoxic substance with strong contact action and the stomach action.
Application:
Control of snail and slug, both for prevention and elimination. Scattered on the bare ground or around the plant root, usually used in the period of snail’s activity in spring and autumn.
Formulation types: Metaldehyde 99% TC, Metaldehyde 10%/6%/5% GR
Packing10ML-200L for liquid formulations, 1G-25KG for solid formulations.
