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Common Name: |
Fenitrothion
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Chemical Name: |
O,O-dimethyl
O-4-nitro-m-tolyl phosphorothioate
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CAS No.: |
122-14-5
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Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C9H12NO5PS
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Molecular Weight: |
277.25
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Physical Chemistry: |
Pure
material forms a yellowish brown liquid with an unpleasant odor .In
water at 20 degrees C, 30 mg/l . Readily soluble in common organic
solvents, e.g. acetone, alcohol, benzene and chlorinated
hydrocarbons. Melting
Point: 0.3 degrees C.
Vapor Pressure: 7
x 10 to the minus 5 mbar at 20 degrees C
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Toxicity: |
The
acute oral LD50 for rats ranges between 250-800 mg/kg; The acute
dermal LD50 for rats is >890 mg/kg; The acute inhalation LC50 in
rats was reported to be 5.0 mg/l.
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Application: |
Fenitrothion is a contact insecticide and selective acaricide of low
ovicidal properties. It belongs to the organophosphate family of
insecticides. It is considered a cholinesterase inhibitor. It may
also be used as a fly, mosquito, and cockroach residual contact
spray for farms and public health programs.
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Technical Purity: |
95%Tech
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Formulation Type: |
50%EC,
50%WP
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