[Common name] : Acephate
[Chemical name] : O,S-Dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate
[CAS NO.] : 30560-19-1
[Use] : Acephate is a widely used organophosphate systemic insecticide that controls a broad spectrum of sucking and chewing insects—such as aphids, thrips, and fire ants—by interrupting their nervous system. It is primarily applied to field crops (cotton, tobacco), vegetables, ornamentals, and around homes for fire ant control.