Fensulfothion

Fensulfothion
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name O,O-Diethyl O-[4-(methanesulfinyl)phenyl] phosphorothioate
Identifiers
CAS Number	115-90-2 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	7991;
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.741
PubChem CID	8292;
UNII	VB39B105PO ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6021953 ;
	InChI 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;
	SMILES S=P(Oc1ccc(cc1)S(=O)C)(OCC)OCC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C11H17O4PS2
Molar mass	308.35 g·mol−1
Appearance	Brown liquid or yellow oil
Density	1.20 g/mL (20°C)
Solubility in water	0.2% (25°C)
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	combustible
	NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)	none
REL (Recommended)	TWA 0.1 mg/m3
IDLH (Immediate danger)	N.D.
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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.

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0284". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
^ Metcalf Deceased, Robert L.; Horowitz, Abraham Rami (2014). "Insect Control, 2. Individual Insecticides". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. pp. 1–94. doi:10.1002/14356007.s14_s01. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.

[PGCH-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0284". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

[2] Metcalf Deceased, Robert L.; Horowitz, Abraham Rami (2014). "Insect Control, 2. Individual Insecticides". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. pp. 1–94. doi:10.1002/14356007.s14_s01. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.

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