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Fenitrothion
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Fenitrothion is an organophosphate insecticide used primarily for agricultural pest control and public health applications. This chemical compound is identified by CAS number 122-14-5. It is available in various purity grades for laboratory and industrial use. Molekula supplies Fenitrothion from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038562
- CAS Number
- 122-14-5
- IUPAC Name
- dimethoxy-(3-methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)-sulfanylidene-lambda5-phosphane
- EC Number
- 204-524-2
- Exact Mass
- 277.0174
- SMILES
- CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)OP(=S)(OC)OC)[N+](=O)[O-]
- InChIKey
- ZNOLGFHPUIJIMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C9H12NO5PS/c1-7-6-8(4-5-9(7)10(11)12)15-16(17,13-2)14-3/h4-6H,1-3H3
- PubChem CID
- 31200
Synonyms
- Accothion
- Agria 1050
- Agriya 1050
- Agrothion
- Arbogal
- BAY 41831
- Bayer 41831
- Bayer S 5660
- CL 47300
- CP 47114
- Dimethyl 4-nitro-m-tolyl phosphorothionate
- EI 47300
- ENT 25,715
- Fenition
- Fenitrothion
- Folithion
- Folithion EC 50
- Insectigas F
- MEP
- MEP (pesticide)
- MeSH ID: D005278
- Metathion
- Metathion E 50
- Metathione
- Metathionine E 50
- Metation
- Metation E 50
- Methadion
- Methylnitrophos
- Mglawik F
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Yellow-brown liquid
- Odour
- Faint characteristic odor
- Melting Point
- 0.3 °C
- Boiling Point
- 117.8 °C at 0.05 mmHg
- Density
- 1.3 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 38 mg/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Readily soluble in dichloromethane, 2-propanol, toluene, hardly sol in n-hexane
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.018 Pa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.5528
- log P (octanol/water)
- 3.30
Source: PubChem CID 31200 (HSDB, ICSC, CAMEO Chemicals)
Frequently asked questions
What is Fenitrothion used for?
Fenitrothion is an organophosphorus insecticide used primarily in agriculture to control a wide range of chewing and sucking insects on crops.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Fenitrothion?
The chemical formula for Fenitrothion is C9H12NO5PS and it has a molecular weight of 277.23 g/mol.
How should Fenitrothion be stored?
Fenitrothion should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in its original container, kept tightly closed and away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Fenitrothion is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity and grade specifications available for this product.
Can Molekula supply Fenitrothion in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Fenitrothion in various quantities ranging from research amounts to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure compliance and safety.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.