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
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.012.189
UNII
Properties
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]
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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