Title: Ethoprop
CAS Registry Number: 13194-48-4
CAS Name: Phosphorodithioic acid O-ethyl S,S-dipropyl ester
Additional Names: O-ethyl S,S-dipropylphosphorodithioate; ethoprophos
Manufacturers' Codes: VC9-104
Trademarks: Mocap (Bayer CropSci.)
Molecular Formula: C8H19O2PS2
Molecular Weight: 242.34
Percent Composition: C 39.65%, H 7.90%, O 13.20%, P 12.78%, S 26.46%
Literature References: Prepn: L. E. Goyette, US 3112244 (1963 to Virginia-Carolina Chem. Corp.); J. H. Wilson, Jr., US 3268393 (1966 to Mobil). Activity: C. R. Harris, J. L. Hitchon, J. Econ. Entomol. 63, 2 (1970). Metabolism: Z. M. Iqbal, R. E. Menzer, Biochem. Pharmacol. 21, 1569 (1972). Soil degradation: J. H. Smelt et al., Pestic. Sci. 8, 147 (1977).
Properties: Pale yellow oil, bp0.2 86-91°. d420 1.094. Vapor press. at 26°: 3.5 ´ 10-4 mm Hg. Soly in water: 750 mg/l. Sol in most organic solvents.
Boiling point: bp0.2 86-91°
Density: d420 1.094
Use: Insecticide; nematocide. |