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Parathion
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Parathion is an organophosphate compound primarily utilized as an agricultural insecticide and acaricide. It is identified by CAS number 56-38-2. This chemical is available for laboratory and industrial applications. Molekula supplies Parathion 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
- 90035623
- CAS Number
- 56-38-2
- IUPAC Name
- diethoxy-(4-nitrophenoxy)-sulfanylidene-lambda5-phosphane
- EC Number
- 200-271-7
- Exact Mass
- 291.033
- SMILES
- CCOP(=S)(OCC)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
- InChIKey
- LCCNCVORNKJIRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H14NO5PS/c1-3-14-17(18,15-4-2)16-10-7-5-9(6-8-10)11(12)13/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3
- PubChem CID
- 991
Synonyms
- alkron
- Aphamite
- danthion
- ethyl parathion
- Fosferno
- Paraphos
- Parathion-ethyl
- phosphostigmine
- stathion
- Thiophos
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid
- Odour
- Usually has a faint odor
- Melting Point
- 6 °C
- Boiling Point
- 375 °C
- Density
- 1.26 (relative, water = 1)
- Vapour Pressure
- 6.68 × 10⁻⁶ mmHg at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.5370
- log P (octanol/water)
- 3.83
Source: PubChem CID 991 (HSDB, ICSC)
Frequently asked questions
What is Parathion used for?
Parathion is primarily used as an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide in agricultural applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Parathion?
The chemical formula for Parathion is C10H14NO5PS and it has a molecular weight of 291.26 g/mol.
How should Parathion be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Parathion is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity and grade specifications available for this product.
Can Molekula supply Parathion in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Parathion in various quantities ranging from research amounts to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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.