Fenoxycarb
Agent Name
Fenoxycarb
CAS Number
72490-01-8
Formula
C17-H19-N-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
(2-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl)carbamic acid ethyl ester; ABG 6215; Ethyl (2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl)carbamate; Ethyl (2-(p-phenoxy)ethyl)carbamate; Ethyl(2-(p-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl)carbamate; Fenasulam; Fenoxycarb [ANSI]; Insegar; Logic; N-(2-(p-Phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl)carbamic acid ethyl ester; Pictyl; Pyctyl; Ro 13-5223; Torus; Varikill; Carbamic acid, (2-(4-phenoxyphenyl)ethyl)-, ethyl ester; (2-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl)carbamic acid ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Colorless to white solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as insecticide (growth regulator) for fruit, cotton, ornamentals, stored products, and public health; Also used in ant baits; [HSDB] Used for fire ant control; [Krieger, p. 414]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; Liver injury occurs in high-dose animal studies; [HSDB] No evidence of effects on ruminant reproduction when used as directed in pastures or hay fields to kill fire ants; [REPROTOX]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.5E-09 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 480 mg/m3
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: