CAS 3383-96-8

Temephos

Description:

Temephos is an organophosphate compound primarily used as an insecticide and acaricide in agricultural and public health applications. It is characterized by its ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system in insects, leading to their paralysis and death. Temephos is typically applied in water bodies to control mosquito populations, thereby playing a role in vector control for diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. The substance is generally considered to have low toxicity to mammals, but it can be harmful to aquatic organisms, necessitating careful application to minimize environmental impact. Temephos is usually presented as a liquid formulation, and its effectiveness is influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and the presence of organic matter. Regulatory agencies often monitor its use to ensure safety standards are met, and it is important for users to follow guidelines to mitigate potential risks to non-target species and ecosystems.

Formula:C₁₆H₂₀O₆P₂S₃

InChI:InChI=1/C16H20O6P2S3/c1-17-23(25,18-2)21-13-5-9-15(10-6-13)27-16-11-7-14(8-12-16)22-24(26,19-3)20-4/h5-12H,1-4H3

InChI key:InChIKey=WWJZWCUNLNYYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:P(OC1=CC=C(SC2=CC=C(OP(OC)(OC)=S)C=C2)C=C1)(OC)(OC)=S

Synonyms:

Abate
Abate 4E
Abathion
Ac 52160
Azai-SS
Biothion
Biothon
Difenphos
Difos
Diphos
Diphos (pesticide)
Ecopro 1707
Ei 52160
Ent 27165
Experimental Insecticide 52,160
Lavifos
Mosquit TB 10
Mosquit TB 100
Nephis
Nephis 1G
O,O,O',O'-tetramethyl O,O'-(sulfanediyldibenzene-4,1-diyl) bis(phosphorothioate)
O,O,O,O-tetramethyl O,O-thiodi-p-phenylene bis(phosphorothioate)
O,O,O′,O′-Tetramethyl O,O′-thiodi-p-phenylene phosphorothioate
O,O,O′,O′-Tetramethyl-O,O′-sulfanediylbis(1,4-phenylene)diphosphorothioate
Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl ester, O,O-diester with 4,4′-thiodiphenol
Phosphorothioic acid, O,O′-(thiodi-4,1-phenylene) O,O,O′,O′-tetramethyl ester
Phosphorothioic acid, O,O′-(thiodi-p-phenylene) O,O,O′,O′-tetramethyl ester
Phosphorothioic acid, Op,Op′-(thiodi-4,1-phenylene) Op,Op,Op′,Op′-tetramethyl ester
Procida
Temecal
Temefos
Phosphorothioic acid, Op,Op′-(thiodi-4,1-phenylene) Op,Op,Op′,Op′-tetramethyl ester
O,O,O',O'-Tetramethyl O,O'-(thiodi-4,1-phenylene) phosphorothioate
O,O,O',O'-TETRAMETHYL-O,O'-(THIODI-P-PHENYLENE)DIPHOSPHOROTHIOATE
TEMEPHOS
ABAPHOS(R)
ABATE (TM)
abate4-e
ABATHION(R)
SWEBATE(R)
TEMEGUARD
Temophos
Abate 1-SG, 2-CG, 4-E, 5CG
BIOTHION(R)
O,O,O',O'-TETRAMETHYL-O,O'-THIO-DI-P-PHENYLENE PHOSPHOROTHIOATE
Abat
abaphos
NIMITEX(R)
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