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Mobam

Also known as 4-Benzothienyl methylcarbamate, Mobam phenol, 4-Benzothienyl N-methyl-carbamate

CAS 1079-33-0Formula C10H9NO2SMolar mass 207.25 g/mol
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Mobam chemical structure, C10H9NO2S, CAS 1079-33-0
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
White, crystalline solid
Melting point
128 °C
Solubility
Greater than 20% soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, acetone, methylethyl ketone, toluidine, t…
HS code
293499
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
Illustrative photo, colourless crystals in small glass vials on a laboratory bench
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What is Mobam?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Mobam is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H9NO2S and a molar mass of 207.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 1079-33-0. The IUPAC name is 1-benzothiophen-4-yl N-methylcarbamate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1-benzothiophen-4-yl N-methylcarbamate
CAS number
1079-33-0 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C10H9NO2S
UNII
8M3AR1XD9I
InChIKey
BOTUVXISJHKZKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H9NO2S/c1-11-10(12)13-8-3-2-4-9-7(8)5-6-14-9/h2-6H,1H3,(H,11,12)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CNC(=O)OC1=C2C=CSC2=CC=C1

Synonyms

  • 4-Benzothienyl methylcarbamate
  • Mobam phenol
  • 4-Benzothienyl N-methyl-carbamate
  • 1-benzothiophen-4-yl N-methylcarbamate
  • Benzo(b)thiophene-4-ol, methylcarbamate
  • Benzo[b]thiophene-4-ol, methylcarbamate
  • Benzo(b)thien-4-yl methylcarbamate
  • 4-benzothienyl N-methylcarbamate
  • 4-Benzothienylester kyseliny methylkarbaminove
  • Carbamic acid, methyl-, benzo(b)thien-4-yl ester
  • Carbamic acid, methyl-, benzo[b]thien-4-yl ester
  • MCA 600
  • 1-Benzothien-4-yl methylcarbamate
  • Benzo[b]thien-4-yl methylcarbamate
  • 5-17-04-00199 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • Benzo(b)thiophene-4-ol, 4-(N-methylcarbamate)
  • 4-Benzothienylester kyseliny methylkarbaminove (Czech)
  • USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 90401
  • Mobil MC-A-600
  • benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl methylcarbamate
  • 1-benzothiophen-4-yl methylcarbamate
  • 1-Benzothien-4-yl methylcarbamate #

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
White, crystalline solidexp.
Odour
Odorlessexp.
Melting point
128 °Cexp.
Solubility
Greater than 20% soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, acetone, methylethyl ketone, toluidine, triethylene glycol, acetonitrile, dioxane, and methylene chloride, greater than 10% soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, propanol, and...exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
207.25 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
207.0354 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.62calc.
Topological polar surface area
38.33 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
14calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc2sccc2c1

c1ccc2sccc2c1

2 rings, 9 atoms, the Benzo(B)thiophene ring system.

4,889 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Insecticide.

Contact and residual insecticide.

In control of general crop pests such as armyworm, grasshopper, white grubs, several citrus, corn, cotton, fruit, household and animal pests.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Mobam is traded under.

HS 2934.99Indicative HS code

Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, not elsewhere classified in heading 2934

World exports in 2024
$26.7B
+15.0% vs 2023, imports $26.3B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Ireland26.3%
  2. China15.7%
  3. Singapore10.3%
Top importers
  1. United States24.5%
  2. Germany23.1%
  3. Japan4.5%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Mobam is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Mobam, based on the data on this page

What is Mobam?

Mobam is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H9NO2S and a molar mass of 207.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 1079-33-0. The IUPAC name is 1-benzothiophen-4-yl N-methylcarbamate.

What is the CAS number of Mobam?

The CAS registry number of Mobam is 1079-33-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Mobam?

The molecular formula of Mobam is C10H9NO2S and its molar mass is 207.25 g/mol.

What is Mobam used for?

Insecticide. Contact and residual insecticide. In control of general crop pests such as armyworm, grasshopper, white grubs, several citrus, corn, cotton, fruit, household and animal pests.

Is Mobam hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Mobam is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Mobam?

Mobam is usually classified under HS code 293499 (Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined, other heterocyclic…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

Where can I buy Mobam?

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