Fenitrothion

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Fenitrothion is an organophosphate insecticide. Because of the high exposure risk to humans, it is important to realize it has many adverse reactions when it comes into contact.

Status: ISO 1750 (published)
IUPAC: O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitro-m-tolyl phosphorothioate
CAS: O,O-dimethyl O-(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl) phosphorothioate
Reg. No.: 122-14-5
Formula: C9H12NO5PS
Activity: insecticides (phenyl organothiophosphate insecticides)
Notes: The name "MEP" is approved by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

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