Fonofos

Fonofos is an organothiophosphate insecticide primarily used on corn.[4] It is highly toxic[4] and listed as an extremely hazardous substance. [5]

Fonofos
Names
IUPAC name
O-Ethyl S-phenyl ethylphosphonodithioate
Other names
Dyfonate, Dyphonate, Fonophos
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.012.189
PubChem CID
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Properties
Chemical formula
C10H15OPS2
Molar mass 246.32 g·mol−1
Appearance Light-yellow liquid with an aromatic odor[1]
Density 1.16 g/cm3[2]
Boiling point 130 °C (266 °F; 403 K) 0.13 mbar[2]
Solubility in water
0.001% (20°C)[3]
Vapor pressure 0.0002 mmHg (25°C)[3]
Hazards
Flash point > 94 °C; 201 °F; 367 K [3]
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none[3]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin][3]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
N.D.[3]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

References

  1. CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
  2. Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  3. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0292". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  4. Fonofos, Pesticide Information Profile, Extension Toxicology Network
  5. Appendix A List of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals


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