Fensulfothion

Fensulfothion
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
O,O-Diethyl O-[4-(methanesulfinyl)phenyl] phosphorothioate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.741
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C11H17O4PS2/c1-4-13-16(17,14-5-2)15-10-6-8-11(9-7-10)18(3)12/h6-9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
    Key: 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,4-5H2,1-3H3
    Key: XDNBJTQLKCIJBV-UHFFFAOYAH
  • S=P(Oc1ccc(cc1)S(=O)C)(OCC)OCC
Properties
C11H17O4PS2
Molar mass 308.35 g·mol−1
Appearance Brown liquid or yellow oil[1]
Density 1.20 g/mL (20°C)[1]
0.2% (25°C)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
combustible[1]
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none[1]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 0.1 mg/m3[1]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
N.D.[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

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.[2] 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 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