Edifenphos
Agent Name
Edifenphos
CAS Number
17109-49-8
Formula
C14-H15-O2-P-S2
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
BAY 78418; Bay-Hinosan; Bayer 78418; Dithiophosphorsaeure-O-aethyl-S,S-diphenylester [German]; EDDP; EDDP (pesticide); Ediphenphos; Hinosan; O-Aethyl-S,S-diphenyl-dithiophosphat [German]; O-Ethyl S,S-diphenyl dithiophosphate; O-Ethyl-S,S-diphenyl phosphorodithioate; SRA 7847; [ChemIDplus] UN3018
Category
Fungicides
Description
Clear yellow to light brown liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as fungicide to protect rice; Not currently registered with the EPA for use in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] In animal experiments, causes somnolence and seizures; Inhibits cholinesterase; [RTECS]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.7E-07 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 650 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organophosphorus pesticide, liquid, toxic."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Other Poison
Organophosphate
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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