Carbaryl

Description: Carbaryl (1-naphthyl methylcarbamate) is a carbamate insecticide and parasiticide. It is a potent anticholinesterase agent belonging to the carbamate group of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors. It has a particularly low toxicity from dermal absorption and is used for control of head lice in some countries. Target: AChR. Smiles: CNC(=O)OC1=CC=CC2=CC=CC=C12. References: Wang HP, et al. Environ Toxicol. 2014 Oct, 29(10):1193-200.