Disulfoton
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Preferred IUPAC name
O,O′-Diethyl S-[2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethyl] phosphorodithioate | |
Other names
O,O-Diethyl S-2-(ethylthio)ethyl phosphorodithioate, Di-Syston, Thiodemeton
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1709167 | |
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ECHA InfoCard
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100.005.505 |
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UNII | |
UN number | 3018 2783 |
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Properties | |
C8H19O2PS3 | |
Molar mass | 274.404 |
Appearance | Oily, colorless to yellow liquid |
Odor | Characteristic, sulfurous[1] |
Density | 1.14 g/mL |
0.03% (22.7°C)[1] | |
Vapor pressure | 0.0002 mmHg (20°C)[1] |
Hazards | |
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
Main hazards
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Toxic |
GHS labelling:[2] | |
Danger | |
H300, H310, H410 | |
P262, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P391, P405, P501 | |
Flash point | > 82 °C; 180 °F; 355 K[1] |
NIOSH (US health exposure limits): | |
PEL (Permissible)
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none[1] |
REL (Recommended)
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TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin][1] |
IDLH (Immediate danger) |
N.D.[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Disulfoton is an
The use of the substance has been restricted by the
Synthesis
Disulfoton is synthesized by sulfide formation of 2-ethylthioethanol + O,O-diethyl hydrogen phosphorodithioate with beta-chloroethyl thioethyl ether.[4]
Metabolites
Oxidation of Disulfoton happens rapidly and metabolizes disulfoton into sulfones and sulfoxides, oxidation to oxygen analogs and/or hydrolysis to produce a corresponding phosphorothionate or phosphate. Microsomal enzymes are being inhibited during the metabolism.[5]
Mechanism of action
Organophosphates in general poisons mammals and insects by phosphorylating the acetylcholinesterase enzyme at nerve endings resulting in loss of function of the enzyme. This allows the accumulation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in cholinergic neuroeffector junctions, skeletal myoneural junctions, and autonomic ganglia. This refers to the type of receptors of acetylcholine, the muscarinic and nicotinic effects respectively. Thus organophosphates also impairs nerve impulse transmission.[6][7]
Disulfoton can be absorbed via ingestion, inhalation or penetration of the skin as it can be rapidly absorbed via mucous membranes.[7] When disulfoton is absorbed, it will be distributed via the blood circulation and undergo hydrolytic degradation. This mainly happens in the liver or kidneys but in other tissues as well. Disulfoton is excreted in different metabolites via the urine.[6]
Toxicity
Disulfoton is classified as a super toxic substance. The estimated oral lethal dose in humans is less than 5 mg/kg, which is analog to seven drops for a 70 kg person.
Not only oral intake, but also skin contact and inhalation are fatal because of acute toxicity. Disulfoton is also very toxic to aquatic life and forms an acute hazard with long lasting effects.
Symptoms
Signs of disulfoton toxicity includes headaches,
Treatment
The treatment of the granular form of disulfoton poisoning should be with repetitive or prolonged gastric and intestinal lavage (washing out of the body cavity). Also charcoal and a continuous intravenous infusion of
See also
- phosphorothioateequivalent
References
- ^ a b c d e f g NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0245". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- ^ "Disulfoton". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Environmental Protection Agency. "Restricted Use Products (RUP) Report: Six Month Summary List". Archived from the originalon 11 January 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- ISSN 2616-7719.
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- S2CID 80076840.
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