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.
Safety
It is highly toxic and listed as an extremely hazardous substance.[3]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Appendix A List of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals
External links
- Fensulfothion in the Pesticide Properties DataBase (PPDB)