Dicrotophos
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| Preferred IUPAC name (2E)-4-(Dimethylamino)-4-oxobut-2-en-2-yl dimethyl phosphate | |
| Other names Bidrin, Carbicron, 2-Dimethyl-cis-2-dimethylcarbamoyl-1-methylvinylphosphate[1] | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.996 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H16NO5P | |
| Molar mass | 237.190 g/mol |
| Appearance | Yellow-brown liquid with a mild, ester odor |
| Density | 1.22 g/mL |
| Boiling point | 400 °C (752 °F; 673 K) |
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| Vapor pressure | 0.0001 mmHg[1] |
| Hazards | |
| Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
Main hazards | Toxic |
| Flash point | > 93.3°C |
| NIOSH (US health exposure limits): | |
PEL (Permissible) | none[1] |
REL (Recommended) | TWA 0.25 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). Infobox references | |
Dicrotophos is an organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide. Some common brand names for dicrotophos include Bidrin, Carbicron, Diapadrin, Dicron and Ektafos.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0203". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- ^ "DICROTOPHOS". Oregon State University. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
