Fensulfothion Explained

Fensulfothion is an organophosphorus compound with the formula . It is an insecticide and nematicide that acts by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Chemically, it is classified as a thiophosphate.[1] It is widely used on corn, onions, rutabagas, pineapple, bananas, sugar cane, sugar beets, pea nuts, etc.

Safety

It is highly toxic and listed as an extremely hazardous substance.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 10.1002/14356007.s14_s01 . Insect Control, 2. Individual Insecticides . Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry . 2014 . Metcalf Deceased . Robert L. . Horowitz . Abraham Rami . 1–94 . 978-3-527-30673-2 .
  2. http://ehs.uark.edu/DocumentPages/ExtremelyHazardousChemicals.pdf Appendix A List of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals

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