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Dicrotophos

CAS Number: 141-66-2

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Dicrotophos Synonym(s): Carbicron; Carbomicron; Chiles' Go-Better; Crotonamide, 3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-, cis-, dimethyl phosphate; Ektafos; Hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-cis-crotonamide dimethyl phosphate; Karbicron; Mauget
Formula: C8H16NO5P
 Molecular Weight: 237.192
 Boiling Point (°C): 400
 Contaminant Type: Dicrotophos is an insecticide.
Notes: Brown liquid with mild ester odor. Acaricide

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Harlequin fish
     Scientific Name: Rasbora heteromorpha
     Toxicity: >1000 mg/l
     Test: 24h LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
     Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
     Toxicity: 17-22 mg/kg
     Test: LD50

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

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.