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pirimiphos methyl

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Description

pirimiphos methyl: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

pirimiphos-methyl : An organic thiophosphate that is O,O-dimethyl O-pyrimidin-4-yl phosphorothioate substituted by a methyl group at position 6 and a diethylamino group at position 2. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID34526
CHEMBL ID1886047
CHEBI ID38843
SCHEMBL ID26456
MeSH IDM0062463

Synonyms (90)

Synonym
BIDD:ER0441
pirimiphos methyl
phosphorothioic acid, o-[2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl] o,o-dimethyl ester
aktelik
ent 27699gc
einecs 249-528-5
pyrimiphos-methyl [iso-french]
actellic
fosforan pirimidyny [polish]
o-(2-diethylamino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl) o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
epa pesticide chemical code 108102
methylpirimiphos
pp511
r 33986
blex
pirimiphos-methyl [ansi:bsi:iso]
oms 1424
phosphorothioic acid, o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) o,o-dimethyl ester
caswell no. 334b
plant protection pp511
silosan
aktellik
primiphos-methyl
brn 0755726
o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)-o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
actellifog
o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) o,o-dimethylphosphorothioate
o,o-dimethyl o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate
2-diethylamino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl dimethyl phosphorothionate
sybol 2
pyridimine phosphate
ai3-27699
actelic
hsdb 6984
NCGC00163924-02
o-[2-(diethylamino)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl] o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
pirimiphosmethyl
pyrimiphos methyl
29232-93-7
pirimiphos-methyl
o-[2-(diethylamino)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl] o,o-dimethyl thiophosphate
pirimifosmethyl
CHEBI:38843 ,
NCGC00163924-01
NCGC00163924-03
aktel
piritione
pp 511
phosphorothioic acid, o-[2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl]o,o-dimethyl ester
4-dimethoxyphosphinothioyloxy-n,n-diethyl-6-methylpyrimidin-2-amine
NCGC00163924-04
C18403
NCGC00254624-01
tox21_300718
dtxcid004266
dtxsid0024266 ,
cas-29232-93-7
4-dimethoxyphosphinothioyloxy-n,n-diethyl-6-methyl-pyrimidin-2-amine
A819833
4-dimethoxyphosphinothioyloxy-n,n-diethyl-6-methyl-2-pyrimidinamine
2vqz4pk548 ,
pyrimiphos-methyl
fosforan pirimidyny
unii-2vqz4pk548
AKOS015892468
SCHEMBL26456
CHEMBL1886047
pirimiphos-methyl [hsdb]
o-2-diethylamino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
pirimiphos-methyl [iso]
pirimiphos-methyl [mi]
methylpyrimiphos
pirimiphos me
o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
plant protection pp 511
o-[2-(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl] o,o-dimethyl thiophosphate
FT-0696331
pirimiphos-methyl, pestanal(r), analytical standard
pirimiphos-methyl 10 microg/ml in cyclohexane
pirimiphos-methyl 100 microg/ml in cyclohexane
J-017448
o-2-(diethylamino)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
Q415867
o-(2-(diethylamino)-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl) o,o-dimethyl phosphorothioate
CS-0013946
pirimiphos-methyl 1000 microg/ml in acetone
F82070
HY-B1881
r 33986actelic

Research Excerpts

Overview

Pirimiphos methyl is an organophosphorus insecticide. It is rapidly metabolised by plants and animals to several modified triesters and free hydroxyprimidines.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Pirimiphos methyl is an organophosphorus insecticide which is rapidly metabolised by plants and animals to several modified triesters and free hydroxyprimidines. "( High-performance liquid chromatography of pirimiphos methyl and five metabolites.
Brealey, CJ; Lawrence, DK, 1979
)
1.97

Treatment

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Pirimiphos methyl (p-methyl)-treated NWH (on two walls) killed significantly higher proportions of anophelines (92% of Anopheles gambiae and 79% of Anopheles funestus) than the deltamethrin-treated NWH (15% of An. "( Insecticide-treated net wall hangings for malaria vector control: an experimental hut study in north-eastern Tanzania.
Kirby, M; Kisinza, W; Malima, R; Ngufor, C; Rowland, M; Tungu, P, 2014
)
1.85

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"This study analyzes the level of total and bound pirimiphos-methyl residues in treated wheat grain and its toxic effects on rats."( Toxic effects of pirimiphos-methyl residues on rats.
Karan, VZ; Nesković, NK; Sabovljević, V; Vitorović, SL, 1989
)
0.28
"Pirimiphos-methyl is a broad spectrum organophosphate insecticide and potential toxic pollutant in aquatic ecosystems."( Investigation of acute toxicity of pirimiphos-methyl (Actellic, 25%EC) on guppy (Poecilia reticulata, Peters, 1859).
Lawal, MO; Samuel, OB, 2010
)
0.36
" Pirimiphos methyl was toxic to a predatory fish species, and for its relevance in vector control and crop protection, warrants cumulative assessment to establish its comprehensive ecological risk, and the dosage required for field larviciding."( Toxicity of pirimiphos methyl (Actellic 25EC) on Anopheles gambiae s.s., Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae), and potential biocontrol agent, Poecilia reticulata (Pisces: Poeciliidae).
Anogwih, JA, 2014
)
1.69
"In the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)-funded Africa Indoor Residual Spraying Project (AIRS), end-of-day clean-up operations require the safe disposal of wash water resulting from washing the exterior of spray tanks and spray operators' personal protective equipment."( Mobile soak pits improve spray team mobility, productivity and safety of PMI malaria control programs.
Belemvire, A; Bouare, SI; Brown, AS; Chandonait, PJ; Fornadel, C; George, K; Longhany, R; Mitchell, DF; Norris, L, 2016
)
0.43

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Bioavailability data indicate that wheat-bound pirimiphos-methyl residues are absorbed by rat."( Bioavailability and toxicological potential of wheat-bound pirimiphos-methyl residues in rats.
Akay, MT; Kolanyaka, D; Turk, H; Yaşacan, S; Yilmazoğlu, G, 1992
)
0.28
" The results indicate that wheat-bound residues of pirimiphos-methyl are highly bioavailable to the rat and may possess a toxicological potential as manifested by a significant reduction in body weight gain."( Bioavailability to rats of bound [14C] pirimiphos-methyl in stored wheat.
Kacew, S; Khan, SU; Matthews, W, 1992
)
0.28
"Wheat grains were treated with 14C-pirimiphos-methyl to generate bound residues for testing their bioavailability to rats."( Bioavailability and toxicity to rats of bound residues of 14C-pirimiphos-methyl in stored wheat.
Haq, A; Jamil, FF; Naqvi, SH; Qureshi, MJ, 1992
)
0.28
"36 mCi/mmol specific activity to determine the bioavailability of bound residues in rats."( Toxic effects of pirimiphos-methyl residues on rats.
Karan, VZ; Nesković, NK; Sabovljević, V; Vitorović, SL, 1989
)
0.28

Dosage Studied

Pirimiphos methyl was toxic to a predatory fish species. It warrants cumulative assessment to establish its comprehensive ecological risk, and the dosage required for field larviciding.

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" Hens dosed with pirimiphos-methyl had very low AChE activities (less than 20% of control) in both the brain and spinal cord, 24 and 48 h after dosing."( Delayed neuropathy and acute toxicity studies with pirimiphos-methyl in the hen.
Johnson, MK; Lock, EA, 1990
)
0.28
" Among these, chlorphoxim, chlorpyrifos-methyl and pirimiphos-methyl proved to be the most effect of these three organophosphorus compounds to that of temephos on the acetylcholinesterasic activity of the brain of Tilapia but using a much higher dosage (0,05 mg/l during 24 hrs that is 144 times more than for temephos)."( [Effect of temephos on acetylcholinesterase activity in the brain of Tilapia guineensis. 3: Comparative effect of temephos and 3 substitute insecticides].
Gras, G; Leung Tack, D; Pellissier, C, 1983
)
0.27
" Experimental ponds were dosed with pirimiphos methyl (PM) and lindane."( Incorporation of in situ and biomarker assays in higher-tier assessment of the aquatic toxicity of insecticides.
Callaghan, A; Crane, M; Kheir, R; Maycock, DS; Morris, S; Morritt, D; Prenner, MM; Whitehouse, P, 2003
)
0.59
"In cesspits, Pirimiphos-methyl (50% EC) was tested at the dosage of 25, 50, 100 and 200 g(ai)/ ha and in drains at 50, 100 and 200 g(ai)/ha."( Efficacy of pirimiphos-methyl (50% EC), as a larvicide for the control of Culex quinquefasciatus.
Jambulingam, P; Kalyanasundaram, M; Rajendran, G; Reddy, CM, 2009
)
0.35
" Pirimiphosmethyl may be applied at the field dosage of 100 g (ai)/ha at 10 day-intervals in the larval habitats of Cx."( Efficacy of pirimiphos-methyl (50% EC), as a larvicide for the control of Culex quinquefasciatus.
Jambulingam, P; Kalyanasundaram, M; Rajendran, G; Reddy, CM, 2009
)
0.35
" The activity of GST was without consistent dose-response reaction, but generally the investigated insecticides caused the increase in GST activity."( Effects of individual and binary-combined commercial insecticides endosulfan, temephos, malathion and pirimiphos-methyl on biomarker responses in earthworm Eisenia andrei.
Hackenberger, BK; Hackenberger, DK; Lončarić, Ž; Stepić, S; Velki, M, 2013
)
0.39
" Pirimiphos methyl was toxic to a predatory fish species, and for its relevance in vector control and crop protection, warrants cumulative assessment to establish its comprehensive ecological risk, and the dosage required for field larviciding."( Toxicity of pirimiphos methyl (Actellic 25EC) on Anopheles gambiae s.s., Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae), and potential biocontrol agent, Poecilia reticulata (Pisces: Poeciliidae).
Anogwih, JA, 2014
)
1.69
"In Singapore, dose-response bioassays of Aedes aegypti (L."( Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in field populations of Aedes aegypti adults (Diptera: Culicidae) in Singapore.
Chong, CS; Koou, SY; Lee, CY; Ng, LC; Vythilingam, I, 2014
)
0.4
"Co-treatment with BA and either dosage of PM remained insecticidal over 20 washes in the laboratory."( Wash-resistance of pirimiphos-methyl insecticide treatments of window screens and eave baffles for killing indoor-feeding malaria vector mosquitoes: an experimental hut trial, South East of Zambia.
Chanda-Kapata, P; Chinula, D; Chizema, E; Hamainza, B; Killeen, G; Kiware, S; Okumu, FO; Reimer, L; Sikaala, CH; Zulu, R, 2018
)
0.48
" Continuous use of insecticides may result in resistance development in insect pests, which compel the stakeholders to increase the dosage of insecticides to manage resistant insect pests."( Selection for resistance to pirimiphos-methyl, permethrin and spinosad in a field strain of Sitophilus oryzae: resistance risk assessment, cross-resistance potential and synergism of insecticides.
Akhter, A; Anwar, W; Haider, MS; Khan, HAA; Khan, T, 2023
)
0.91
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (5)

RoleDescription
EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitorAn EC 3.1.1.* (carboxylic ester hydrolase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of enzyme acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7), which helps breaking down of acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.
acaricideA substance used to destroy pests of the subclass Acari (mites and ticks).
agrochemicalAn agrochemical is a substance that is used in agriculture or horticulture.
insecticideStrictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.
environmental contaminantAny minor or unwanted substance introduced into the environment that can have undesired effects.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
organic thiophosphate
aminopyrimidineA member of the class of pyrimidines that is pyrimidine substituted by at least one amino group and its derivatives.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (13)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
acetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)Potency84.49950.002541.796015,848.9004AID1347395; AID1347398
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency6.50380.000714.592883.7951AID1259369; AID1259392
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency48.55770.000221.22318,912.5098AID1259243; AID1259247
nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group I, member 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency22.78540.001022.650876.6163AID1224838; AID1224839; AID1224893
progesterone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.68590.000417.946075.1148AID1346795
retinoid X nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency25.11890.000817.505159.3239AID588546
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.48970.000229.305416,493.5996AID743075
aryl hydrocarbon receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency10.10560.000723.06741,258.9301AID743085; AID743122
cytochrome P450, family 19, subfamily A, polypeptide 1, isoform CRA_aHomo sapiens (human)Potency43.27710.001723.839378.1014AID743083
v-jun sarcoma virus 17 oncogene homolog (avian)Homo sapiens (human)Potency33.17010.057821.109761.2679AID1159526; AID1159528
vitamin D3 receptor isoform VDRAHomo sapiens (human)Potency89.12510.354828.065989.1251AID504847
thyroid hormone receptor beta isoform 2Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency61.13060.000323.4451159.6830AID743065; AID743067
nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency48.87990.000627.21521,122.0200AID743202; AID743219
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (15)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1104064Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis bostrychophila (booklice) in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 7 days (Rvb = 8.9 +/-2.6%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104054Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis bostrychophila (booklice) in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as decrease in progeny production at 8 ppm after 30 days2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104120Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis paeta in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 7 days (Rvb = 13.3 +/-3.3%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104102Insecticidal activity against Lepinotus reticulatus in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 14 days (Rvb = 61.1 +/-11.9%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104095Insecticidal activity against Lepinotus reticulatus in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as decrease in progeny production at 8 ppm after 30 days2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104084Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis entomophila in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 7 days (Rvb = 15.6 +/-6.9%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104116Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis paeta in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 14 days (Rvb = 14.1 +/-4.1%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1082322Adulticidal activity against female Bemisia tabaci biotype Q (sweet potato whitefly) in cucumber leaves assessed as residual contact toxicity treated for 30 secs before adult insect infestation measured after 24 hr by leaf dip bioassay2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Aug-10, Volume: 59, Issue:15
Adulticidal activity of phthalides identified in Cnidium officinale rhizome to B- and Q-biotypes of Bemisia tabaci.
AID1104081Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis entomophila in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 14 days (Rvb = 14.4 +/-4.1%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1112896Displacement of [3H]-methyl-SFX from nAChR in Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) 4106A membrane at 1 ppm after 70 min2013Pest management science, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Investigating the mode of action of sulfoxaflor: a fourth-generation neonicotinoid.
AID1082320Adulticidal activity against female Bemisia tabaci biotype B (sweet potato whitefly) in cucumber leaves assessed as residual contact toxicity treated for 30 secs before adult insect infestation measured after 24 hr by leaf dip bioassay2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Aug-10, Volume: 59, Issue:15
Adulticidal activity of phthalides identified in Cnidium officinale rhizome to B- and Q-biotypes of Bemisia tabaci.
AID1104075Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis entomophila in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as decrease in progeny production at 8 ppm after 30 days2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1082321Biotype susceptibility ratio, ratio of LC50 for female adult Bemisia tabaci biotype Q (sweet potato whitefly) to LC50 for female adult Bemisia tabaci biotype B2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Aug-10, Volume: 59, Issue:15
Adulticidal activity of phthalides identified in Cnidium officinale rhizome to B- and Q-biotypes of Bemisia tabaci.
AID1104105Insecticidal activity against Lepinotus reticulatus in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 7 days (Rvb = 34.4 +/-11.4%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
AID1104061Insecticidal activity against Liposcelis bostrychophila (booklice) in compound pre-treated maize grains assessed as mortality at 8 ppm after 14 days (Rvb = 13.5 +/-5.3%)2009Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 65, Issue:10
Efficacy of grain protectants against four psocid species on maize, rice and wheat.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (207)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199038 (18.36)18.7374
1990's24 (11.59)18.2507
2000's38 (18.36)29.6817
2010's64 (30.92)24.3611
2020's43 (20.77)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 38.36

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index38.36 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.42 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.87 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index84.35 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index3.02 (0.95)

This Compound (38.36)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials11 (5.16%)5.53%
Reviews1 (0.47%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational2 (0.94%)0.25%
Other199 (93.43%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]