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METRIFONATO [1 record]

Record 1 2024-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
52-68-6
CAS number
C4H8Cl3O4P
formula, see observation
CONT

Metrifonate is a phosphorus-based organophosphorus compound that was first used as an insecticide before being shown to be effective against infections caused by S. haematobium.

OBS

C4H8Cl3O4P: written C4H8Cl3O4P

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
52-68-6
CAS number
C4H8Cl3O4P
formula, see observation
CONT

Le trichlorfon a été utilisé dans l'Union européenne principalement comme insecticide pour lutter contre les lépidoptères dans la culture des tomates. Il possède également des propriétés acaricides.

OBS

C4H8Cl3O4P : s'écrit C4H8Cl3O4P

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
52-68-6
CAS number
C4H8Cl3O4P
formula, see observation
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