Parathion
| Definition: |
A highly toxic cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an acaricide and as an insecticide. |
| Notes: |
TN 111 for eff on insects |
| Also Called: |
Thiofos,E-605 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
56-38-2 |
Parathion Categories.
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Methyl Parathion - The methyl homolog of parathion. An effective, but highly toxic, organothiophosphate insecticide and cholinesterase inhibitor. |
Parathion Definitions and Terms
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