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Dioxathion
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Dioxathion, systematically known as p-dioxane-2,3-diyl ethyl phosphorodithioate, is an organophosphate pesticide. It is used as an insecticide on livestock and as an acaricide on citrus fruits, deciduous fruits and nuts.
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IUPAC name
S,S'-1,4-dioxane-2,3-diyl O,O,O',O'-tetraethyl bis(dithiophosphate) | |
Other names
phosphorodithoic acid; S,S’-1,4-Dioxane- 2,3-Diyl 0,0,0’,0’-Tetraethyl Ester; Navadel; Delnatex; Delnav; Deltic; dioxane phosphate p-Dioxane-2,3-diyl ethyl phosphorodithioate 2,3-p-Dioxanethiol-S,S-bis(O,O-diethyl phosphoro-dithioate) | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.007 ![]() |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
C12H26O6P2S4 | |
Molar mass | 456.2 g/mol |
Appearance | Thick reddish-brown liquid/powder |
Odor | garlicky |
Density | 1.26 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −20 °C (−4 °F; 253 K) |
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Flash point | noncombustible[1] |
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PEL (Permissible) |
none[1] |
REL (Recommended) |
TWA 0.2 mg/m3[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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