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Malathion

CHEBI:CHEBI_6651

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R) and (S)-malathion. It is a broad spectrum organophosphate proinsecticide used to control a wide range of pests including Coleoptera, Diptera, fruit flies, mosquitos and spider mites.

Alternative Names

  • [(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)thio]butanedioic acid diethyl ester
  • carbophos
  • diethyl ((dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)thio)butanedioate
  • diethyl (dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio)succinate
  • diethyl 2-[(dimethoxyphosphorothioyl)sulfanyl]butanedioate
  • Karbofos
  • Malathion
  • Maldison
  • mercaptothion
  • O,O-dimethyl S-(1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl)
  • O,O-dimethyl S-(1,2-dicarbethoxyethyl) dithiophosphate
  • O,O-dimethyl S-(1,2-dicarbethoxyethyl)phosphorodithioate
  • O,O-dimethyl S-1,2-di(ethoxycarbamyl)ethyl
  • O,O-dimethyldithiophosphate diethylmercaptosuccinate
  • rac-diethyl 2-[(dimethoxyphosphorothioyl)thio]succinate

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Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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6606
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Malathion

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