Dicapthon

Name:
Dicapthon
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	O-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl) O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate
M Formula:	(CH3O)2P(:S)OC6H3(Cl)NO2
Properties:
White solid. Mp 51–52C. Insoluble in water; soluble in acetone, cyclohexanone, ethylacetate, toluene, and xylene.
Hazard:
Cholinesterase inhibitor. Use may be restricted.
Use:
Insecticide.