Disulfoton

Disulfoton is an organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide. It is manufactured under the name Di-Syston by Bayer CropScience.

Disulfoton
Names
IUPAC name
O,O-Diethyl S-2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethyl phosphorodithioate
Other names
O,O-Diethyl S-2-(ethylthio)-ethyl phosphorodithioate, Di-Syston, Thiodemeton
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.505
KEGG
PubChem CID
UNII
Properties
Chemical formula
C8H19O2PS3
Molar mass 274.404
Appearance Oily, colorless to yellow liquid
Odor Characteristic, sulfurous[1]
Density 1.14 g/mL
Solubility in water
0.03% (22.7°C)[1]
Vapor pressure 0.0002 mmHg (20°C)[1]
Hazards
Main hazards Toxic
Flash point > 82 °C; 180 °F; 355 K[1]
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none[1]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin][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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Infobox references

The use of the substance has been restricted by the US government. Bayer, the manufacturer, exited the US market December 31, 2009.[2]

See also

  • Demeton, its phosphorothioate equivalent

References

  1. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0245". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. Environmental Protection Agency. "Restricted Use Products (RUP) Report: Six Month Summary List". Archived from the original on 11 January 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Disulfoton
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Disulfoton


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