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Title:

A Mercaptan-Free Process for Profenofos
Value Proposition:
  • Odorless, Cost-effective and eco-friendly
  • 4-Step synthesis using cheap raw materials
  • All impurities identified and characterized
Summary Application:

Innovative, green, and clean process avoiding toxic mercaptan as effluent in profenofos synthesis.
Advantages:

Non-systemic insecticide for cotton, tobacco, vegetables, etc.
Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology[CSIR-IICT]
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Industrial Applications: Agrochemicals [Agriculture] CleanTech [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]