Mercaptophos
Mercaptophos Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Mercaptophos is an organothiophosphate drug used as an insecticide, avicide, and acaricide. Its mode of action is explained by cholinesterase enzyme inhibition, which is similar to other organophosphates. Mercaptophos is listed as a restricted use compound by the United States Environmental Protection Agency due to its potential to cause cholinesterase inhibition in humans and animals.
| Trade Name | Mercaptophos |
| Generic | Fenthion |
| Fenthion Other Names | Mercaptophos |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H15O3PS2 |
| Weight | Average: 278.328 Monoisotopic: 278.020022238 |
| Groups | Vet approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
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