Dursban

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Mass spectrum of chlorpyrifos

Description

[Dow AgroSciences] A brand name for an Insecticide containing Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate. Dursban is widely used for control of cockroaches, chinch bugs, spiders, mosquitos, and ticks. It has some residual activity.

FTIR

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Chemical structure

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Synonyms and Related Terms

chlorpyrifos; o,o-diethyl o-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate; organophosphate; Lorsban; Pyrinex; ENT-27311; Dowco 179

Risks

  • Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact.
  • Corrosive to copper and brass.
  • Discolors red dyes.
  • May leave deposits on nearby surfaces.
  • Combustible. Flash point = 115 C Decomposes at 130 C
  • Dow AgroSciences: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Emuslifiable in water.
  • pH = 4.52 in a 10% solution.
  • Soluble in most organic solvents.
Composition C9H11Cl3NO3PS
CAS 2921-88-2
Melting Point 41-42 C
Density 1.027 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 35.39

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 2242
  • Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988