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Fensulfothion

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Fensulfothion
Names
Preferred IUPAC name O,O-Diethyl O- phosphorothioate
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/C11H17O4PS2/c1-4-13-16(17,14-5-2)15-10-6-8-11(9-7-10)18(3)12/h6-9H,4-5H2,1-3H3Key: XDNBJTQLKCIJBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C11H17O4PS2/c1-4-13-16(17,14-5-2)15-10-6-8-11(9-7-10)18(3)12/h6-9H,4-5H2,1-3H3Key: XDNBJTQLKCIJBV-UHFFFAOYAH
SMILES
  • S=P(Oc1ccc(cc1)S(=O)C)(OCC)OCC
Properties
Chemical formula C11H17O4PS2
Molar mass 308.35 g·mol
Appearance Brown liquid or yellow oil
Density 1.20 g/mL (20°C)
Solubility in water 0.2% (25°C)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards combustible
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible) none
REL (Recommended) TWA 0.1 mg/m
IDLH (Immediate danger) N.D.
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

Fensulfothion is an organophosphorus compound with the formula CH2S(O)C6H4OP(S)(OC2H5)2. It is an insecticide and nematicide that acts by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Chemically, it is classified as a thiophosphate. It is widely used on corn, onions, rutabagas, pineapple, bananas, sugar cane, sugar beets, pea nuts, etc.

Safety

It is highly toxic and listed as an extremely hazardous substance.

References

  1. ^ NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0284". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. Metcalf Deceased, Robert L.; Horowitz, Abraham Rami (2014). "Insect Control, 2. Individual Insecticides". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. pp. 1–94. doi:10.1002/14356007.s14_s01. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.
  3. Appendix A List of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals

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