The molecule is a dialkyl phosphate and an organophosphate insecticide. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor, an acaricide, an agrochemical and an avicide. It derives from a methyl 3-hydroxybut-2-enoate.
methyl (E)-3-dimethoxyphosphoryloxybut-2-enoate