Status: ISO 1750 (published)
IUPAC: (RS)-O-4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate
CAS:41198-08-7
Formula: C11H15BrClO3PS
Activity: insecticides (phenyl organothiophosphate insecticides)

Structure:

Profenofos APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry Cholinesterase inhibitor. The separate optical isomers, due to the chiral phosphorus atom, show different types of insecticidal activity and ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (H. Leader & J. E. Casida, J. Agric. Food Chem., 1982, 30, 546). Mode of action Non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. Exhibits a translaminar effect. Has ovicidal properties. Uses Control of insects (particularly Lepidoptera) and mites on cotton, maize, sugar beet, soya beans, potatoes, vegetables, tobacco, and other crops, at 250-1000 g/ha. Phytotoxicity Slight reddening of cotton may occur. Formulation types EC; UL. Selected tradenames: 'Curacron' (Syngenta); 'Profex' (Nagarjuna Agrichem); 'Sanofos' (Sanonda)

Profenofos ANALYSIS
Product analysis by glc. Residues determined by glc with TID. Details available from Syngenta.

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