CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Oxamyl is a white, crystalline solid, with slight sulfurous odor. Used as an insecticide, nematicide and acaricide on many field crops, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. (EPA, 1998) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | White crystalline solid |
| Odor | Slight sulfurous odor |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes on distillation |
| Melting Point | 212 to 216 °F Pure compound changes to different form upon melting, with a melting point of 226 to 230 °F. (EPA, 1998) |
| Solubility | Soluble at 77.0 °F (280g/kg) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.97 g/cu cm @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00023 mmHg at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| LogP | log Kow = -0.47 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Solid and formulations are stable... . |
| Decomposition | Decomposes to innocuous materials in natural waters and soil. |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive |
| Ionization Efficiency | Positive |
| Collision Cross Section | 149.93 Ų [M+Na]+ |
| Other Experimental Properties | Solid and formulations are stable; aqueous solution decomposes slowly; half-lives: >31 days (pH 5); 8 days (pH 7); 3 hours (pH 9); accelerated by aeration and sunlight |
| Chemical Classes | Pesticides -> Carbamate Insecticides |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 219.26 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 219.06776246 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 219.06776246 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 96.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 14 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 253 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Oxamyl is a white, crystalline solid, with slight sulfurous odor. Used as an insecticide, nematicide and acaricide on many field crops, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. (EPA, 1998)