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METRIFONATE
A organochlorophosphate cholinesteraseinhibitor that is used as an insecticide for the control of flies and roaches. It is also used in anthelmintic compositions for animals.
Pharmacological action: anthelmintic, cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organophosphate.
Chemical name: Phosphonic acid, (2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl)-, dimethyl ester