Ronnel

Infrared spectrum of ronnel (gas phase)

Description

A non-US trademark for a light brown, solid insecticide. Ronnel is an organophosphate compound that works as a cholinesterase inhibitor. It has been used on livestock and dogs to kill fleas, ticks, and flies. Ronnel was formerly used in household formulations for cockroaches, termites, and ants. The crystalline powder was patented by Bayer in 1948.

Synonyms and Related Terms

phosphorothioic acid; O,O-dimethyl-O-(2,4,5 trichlorophenyl)phosphorothioate; fenchlorophos; fenchlorphos; dimethyl trichlorophenyl thiophosphate; trichlormetaphos

Chemical structure

Other Properties

Soluble in most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.

Composition	(CH3O)2P(S)OC6H2Cl3
CAS	299-84-3
Melting Point	41
Density	1.485
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 321.57
Boiling Point	97

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Skin contact causes irritation.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Additional Images

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  Mass spectrum of ronnel

Authority

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

• Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002

• The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8415

• The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

• Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: Spectrum Laboratory - Chemical Fact sheet at http://www.speclab.com/compound/c299843.htm