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O O-DIMETHYL-O-P-NITROPHENYLPHOSPHOROTHIOATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C8H10NO5PS
formula, see observation
298-00-0
CAS number
CONT

Methyl parathion is an insecticide that comes in two forms, white crystals or a brownish liquid. It smells like rotten eggs and is similar to nerve gas. ... Methyl parathion is a poisonous chemical that affects the central nervous system. Exposure to very high levels for a short time in the air or water may cause loss of consciousness, dizziness, confusion, headaches, difficulty breathing ...

OBS

O: this capital letter must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H10NO5PS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H10NO5PS
formula, see observation
298-00-0
CAS number
DEF

Insecticide qui se rapproche du parathion sauf qu'il est composé d'ester diméthylique au lieu de diéthylique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H10NO5PS

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H10NO5PS
formula, see observation
298-00-0
CAS number
OBS

Sólido blanco cristalino, poco soluble en agua, miscible con ácidos, alcoholes, ésteres y cetonas. Muy tóxico. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: C8H10NO5PS

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