Dazomet

Dazomet

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 3,5-Dimethyl-1,3,5-thiadiazinane-2-thione
Other names Mylon; Basamid, Thiazone; Mylone; Tiazon; DMTT; Dimethylformocarbothialdine; Carbothialdin; Basamide; Nefusan; Prezervit
Identifiers
CAS Number	533-74-4 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	10332
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.798
PubChem CID	10788
UNII	S7419CG4W5 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7024902
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10N2S2/c1-6-3-7(2)5(8)9-4-6/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: QAYICIQNSGETAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CN1CN(C(=S)SC1)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H10N2S2
Molar mass	162.27 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Density	1.29±0.1 g/mL
Melting point	104 to 105 °C (219 to 221 °F; 377 to 378 K)
Boiling point	222.3±50.0 °C (predicted)
Hazards
Flash point	156 °C (313 °F)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Dazomet is a common soil fumigant that acts as a herbicide, fungicide, slimicide, and nematicide.

Applications

Dazomet is a chemical used to kill pests that inhibit plant growth through gaseous degradation. Dazomet is used as a soil sterilant on a variety of sites such as golf courses, nurseries, turf sites, and potting soils. Dazomet is used for soil sterilization as an alternative to methyl bromide. Although less effective it is still used to kill pests because of its comparatively lower toxicity. Dazomet is applied to wet soil, which causes dazomet itself to decompose into a gaseous form, which is what actively controls pests. The decomposition of dazomet releases methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) a gas toxic to pests that would prevent or kill plant growth. Dazomet has also been proven to be effective in the prevention of Phellinus noxius, or brown root rot disease.

Synthesis

Dazomet is synthesized from carbon disulfide (CS₂) and diluted methylamine (CH₃NH₂). After stirring for 1-2 hours, an oily substance is formed, which is the intermediate methyldithiocarbamic acid (HS₂CNHCH₃). Then, formaldehyde (CH₂O) is added to the intermediate to form and precipitate out the dazomet.

Form, color, and smell

Dazomet takes the form of colorless crystals. Dazomet is described as having a weakly pungent smell.

Toxicology and safety

Dazomet is irritating to the eyes and its degradation product, MITC, is a dermal sensitizer. Dazomet is very toxic to aquatic organisms, and also acutely toxic to mammals. Exposure to dazomet can occur through several means; interaction with unincorporated granules, inhalation of it decomposition product, MITC, and/or water runoff.

Stability and shelf life

Dazomet is stable at temperatures up to 35°C; it is sensitive to temperature >50°C and to moisture. Dazomet has a shelf life of at least two years when stored below 50°C.

Mass spectrum

The molecular ion peak of dazomet is at 162 m/z. There are two major fragment peaks, one at 89 m/z and one at 42 m/z. The fragment peak at 89 m/z represents the loss of MITC, which is the major, gaseous degrade of dazomet.

Patents

Patent #US5989597

Ambrose Rajamannan was the inventor of the novel process of continuously and instantaneously sterilizing soil using a water-activated fumigant. Dazomet is one water-activated fumigant that could be used. This process ensures 100% activation of the fumigant. Therefore, less fumigant would be needed to ensure that the soil would be completely sterilized.

Patent #CN1543787

See under § Synthesis