Baytex

Description

[Mobay] A brand name for an insecticide composed of fenthion. Fenthion is an organophosphate compound.

Synonyms and Related Terms

fenthion; o,o-dimethyl-o-[3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl] phosphorothioate;

Other Properties

Soluble in methanol, ethanol. ether, acetone and many other organic solvents.

Insoluble in water.

Composition	C10H15O3PS2
CAS	55-38-9
Density	1.250
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 278.33
Refractive Index	1.5698

Hazards and Safety

Restricted use. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Additional Information

Specimen label: link

Authority

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• MSDS Sheet Comment: pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/insect-mite/fenitrothion