Tetraethyl-phosphonium S-methyl-O-<2,4,5-trichloro-phenyl>-thiophosphat, also known as TEPP, is an organophosphorus compound with the chemical formula C10H16Cl3O2PS2. It is a colorless, oily liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. TEPP was historically used as an insecticide due to its ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme crucial for nerve impulse transmission. This inhibition leads to the accumulation of acetylcholine at nerve synapses, causing overstimulation and paralysis in insects. However, its use has been largely discontinued due to its high toxicity to mammals, including humans, and its persistence in the environment. TEPP is now considered an obsolete pesticide and is subject to strict regulations.
The CAS Registry Mumber 7016-81-1 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 7,0,1 and 6 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 8 and 1 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 7016-81: (6*7)+(5*0)+(4*1)+(3*6)+(2*8)+(1*1)=81 81 % 10 = 1 So 7016-81-1 is a valid CAS Registry Number.