Fensulfothion

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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.

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Fensulfothion
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
O,O-Diethyl O-[4-(methanesulfinyl)phenyl] phosphorothioate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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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).
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Safety

It is highly toxic and listed as an extremely hazardous substance.[3]

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