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Fenitrothion

Fenitrothion is an organic phosphate pesticide. Because of the high exposure risk to humans, it is important to realize it has many adverse reactions when it comes into contact.

Status: ISO 1750 (published)
IUPAC: O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitro-m-tolyl phosphorothioate
CAS: O,O-dimethyl O-(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl) phosphorothioate
Reg. No.: 122-14-5
Formula: C9H12NO5PS
Activity: insecticides (phenyl organothiophosphate insecticides)
Notes: The name "MEP" is approved by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries .

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