Cyanophos

Cyanophos
Names
IUPAC name
O-4-cyanophenyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate
Systematic IUPAC name
O-(4-cyanophenyl) O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate
Identifiers
2636-26-2 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:38621
ChemSpider 16569
EC Number 220-130-3
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Properties
C9H10NO3PS
Molar mass 243.22 g·mol−1
Appearance Yellow to reddish-yellow transparent liquid
Density 0.932 g/cm3
Melting point 14 to 15 °C; 57 to 59 °F; 287 to 288 K
Boiling point 119 to 120 °C; 246 to 248 °F; 392 to 393 K at 0.09 mmHg
Hazards
Safety data sheet [1]
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil Health code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroform Reactivity code 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g., calcium Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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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

Cyanophos is a cholinesterase inhibitor[2] used as an insecticide and avicide; for example, against rice stem borers and house flies.[3] It is part of the chemical class of organophosphorus compounds, and is a yellow to reddish-yellow transparent liquid.

Safety

Cyanophos can enter the body via inhalation, ingestion, and contact with the skin and eyes. Symptoms of cyanophos poisoning include dyspnea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bronchorrhea, blurred vision, and opsoclonus.[1]

Synonyms

References

  1. 1 2 "Material Safety Data Sheets: Cyanophos" (PDF). Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  2. "Cyanophos: CAMEO Chemicals". NOAA.gov. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  3. "Cyanophos Data Sheet". Alan Wood. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
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