Mevinphos

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Mevinphos
Mevinphos E,Z Isomers Formulae V.1.svg
Names
IUPAC name
2-methoxycarbonyl-1-methylvinyl dimethyl phosphate
Identifiers
26718-65-0 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 9185 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.177
PubChem 9560
Properties
C7H13O6P
Molar mass 224.15 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid[1]
Density 1.25 g/mL[2]
Melting point 21 °C (70 °F; 294 K) (E isomer); 6.9 °C (Z isomer)
miscible[2]
Vapor pressure 0.003 mmHg (20°C)[2]
Hazards
Flash point 175 °C; 347 °F; 448 K [2]
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
3 mg/kg (rat, oral)
4 mg/kg (mouse, oral)
6-7 mg/kg (rat, oral)[3]
14 ppm (rat, 1 hr)[3]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin][2]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 0.01 ppm (0.1 mg/m3) ST 0.03 ppm (0.3 mg/m3) [skin][2]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
4 ppm[2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Mevinphos is an organophosphate insecticide that acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to control insects in a wide range of crops. It is most commonly used for the control of chewing and sucking insects, as well as spider mites.

Manufacture[edit]

Mevinphos is produced by the reaction of trimethyl phosphite with chloroacetoacetate.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Muller, Franz, ed. (2000). Agrochemicals: Composition, Production, Toxicology, Applications. Toronto: Wiley-VCH. ISBN 3-527-29852-5. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0503". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 
  3. ^ a b "Phosdrin". Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 

Further reading[edit]

  • Wolverton, B.C., ed. (1975). Aquatic Plants for Removal of Mevinphos from the Aquatic Environment; Volume 72720 of NASA Technical memorandum. Mississippi: National Space Technology Laboratories (U.S.). 

External links[edit]

  • Mevinphos in the Pesticide Properties DataBase (PPDB)