Chlormephos

Chlormephos (chemical formula: C₅H₁₂ClO₂PS₂) is an organothiophosphate insecticide. It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11002), and is subject to strict reporting requirements by facilities which produce, store, or use it in significant quantities.[1]

Chlormephos

Names
IUPAC name S-(Chloromethyl) O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate
Other names Chlormethylfos
Identifiers
CAS Number	24934-91-6
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	30345
ECHA InfoCard	100.042.292
PubChem CID	32739
UNII	1N10F47JUS
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID1037511
InChI InChI=1S/C5H12ClO2PS2/c1-3-7-9(10,8-4-2)11-5-6/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: QGTYWWGEWOBMAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C5H12ClO2PS2/c1-3-7-9(10,8-4-2)11-5-6/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: QGTYWWGEWOBMAK-UHFFFAOYAZ
SMILES ClCSP(=S)(OCC)OCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H12ClO2PS2
Molar mass	234.69 g·mol^−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Chloromephos exhibits its toxic effects via the inhibition of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, this is the same mechanism of action as the notorious chemical weapons known as V-series nerve agents.

References

1. "40 C.F.R.: Appendix A to Part 355—The List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and Their Threshold Planning Quantities" (PDF) (July 1, 2008 ed.). Government Printing Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 25, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2011. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)