Baytex

Description

[Bayer (Mobay)] A former brand name for an insecticide composed of fenthion. Fenthion is an organophosphate compound. Baytex is no longer produced

Synonyms and Related Terms

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

Risks

• Restricted use.
• Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption.
• Bayer: Batex 550

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

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

Resources and Citations

• Specimen label: link

• 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