Disulfoton

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Disulfoton
Disulfoton Structural Formulae .V.1.svg
Names
IUPAC name
O,O-Diethyl S-2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethyl phosphorodithioate
Other names
O,O-Diethyl S-2-(ethylthio)-ethyl phosphorodithioate, Di-Syston, Thiodemeton
Identifiers
298-04-4 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEBI CHEBI:38661 YesY
ChEMBL ChEMBL1332314 N
ChemSpider 3006 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.505
KEGG C18400 YesY
PubChem 3118
UNII 3CY5EKL6MT YesY
Properties
C8H19O2PS3
Molar mass 274.404
Appearance Oily, colorless to yellow liquid
Odor Characteristic, sulfurous[1]
Density 1.14 g/mL
0.03% (22.7°C)[1]
Vapor pressure 0.0002 mmHg (20°C)[1]
Hazards
Main hazards Toxic
Flash point > 82 °C; 180 °F; 355 K[1]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)
none[1]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 0.1 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).
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Disulfoton is an organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide. It is manufactured under the name Di-Syston by Bayer CropScience.

The use of the substance has been restricted by the US government. Bayer, the manufacturer, exited the US market December 31, 2009.[2]

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