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Synonyms	3-Chloro-4-methyl-7-coumarinyl diethyl phosphorothioate; Asuntol; Baymix; Muscotox; Resitox; Phosphorothioic acid O-(3-chloro-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl) O,O-diethyl ester
Product Type	Chemical
Properties
Formula	C₁₄H₁₆ClO₅PS
MW	362.77
CAS	56-72-4
Source/Host Chemicals	Synthetic
Purity Chemicals	≥98% (HPLC)
Appearance	Yellowish powder.
Solubility	Slightly soluble in organic solvents, ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Identity	Determined by NMR.
Declaration	Manufactured by Chemodex.
Other Product Data	Click here for Original Manufacturer Product Datasheet Our product description may differ slightly from the original manufacturers product datasheet.
InChi Key	BXNANOICGRISHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles	O=C1C(Cl)=C(C)C2=CC=C(OP(OCC)(OCC)=S)C=C2O1
Shipping and Handling
Shipping	AMBIENT
Short Term Storage	+20°C
Long Term Storage	+4°C
Handling Advice	Keep cool and dry. Protect from light and moisture.
Use/Stability	Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
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Datasheet	Download PDF

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Description

An organophosphate pesticide. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor in the nervous system with subsequent accumulation of toxic levels of acetylcholine (ACh). Selective insecticide used for control of a wide variety of livestock insects, including cattle grubs, screw-worms, lice, scabies, flies and ticks. Also used against ectoparasites, which are insects that live on the outside of host animals such as sheep, goats, horses, pigs and poultry. Not used on agricultural or residential plants.

Product References

(1) F.C. Wright, et al.; Am. J. Vet. Res. 27, 177 (1966) | (2) T. Jindal, et al.; J. Environ. Sci. Health B 35, 309 (2000) | (3) A.H. Mansee, et al.; J. Ind. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 32, 554 (2005) | (4) M. Del Carlo, et al.; Talanta 81, 76 (2010) | (5) K. Schweikert & D.J. Burritt; Aquat. Toxicol. 122-123, 86 (2012)

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