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Profenofos

CAS Number: 41198-08-7

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Profenofos Synonym(s): O-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-O-ethyl-S-propyl phosphorothioate; Curacron; Polycron; Profenophos; Selecron
Formula: C11H15BrClO3PS
 Molecular Weight: 373.628
 Boiling Point (°C): 110 (.001mm Hg)
Contaminant Type: Profenofos is an insecticide.

Solubility (in water)

  • Solubility: 20 mg/l g

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Fish c
    Common Name: Bluegill
     Scientific Name: Lepomis macrochirus
     Toxicity: 0.3 mg/l
     Test: 96h LC50
    Formulation: Curacron 8E
  • Organism Type: Fish c
    Common Name: Rainbow trout
     Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss
    Toxicity: 0.025 mg/l
     Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
     Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
     Toxicity: 358 mg/kg
     Test: LD50

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Potential applications of this contaminant in the St. Johns Water River Management District

Work Cited

c C&P Press. 2002. EPR Professional Annual CD. Crop Protection Reference. Chemical and Pharmacuetical Press, Inc., New York, NY.
g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.