Fensulfothion

Fensulfothion is an insecticide and nematicide. It is highly toxic and listed as an extremely hazardous substance.[2] It is widely used on corn, onions, rutabagas, pineapple, bananas, sugar cane, sugar beets, pea nuts, etc.[3]

Fensulfothion
Names
IUPAC name
O,O-Diethyl O-[4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl] phosphorothioate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.741
UNII
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
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

References

  1. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0284". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. Appendix A List of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals
  3. Sunil Paul, MM; Aravind, UK; Pramod, G; Aravindakumar, CT (April 2013). "Oxidative degradation of fensulfothion by hydroxyl radical in aqueous medium". Chemosphere. 91 (3): 295–301. Bibcode:2013Chmsp..91..295S. doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.11.033. PMID 23273737.


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