Parathion CAS#: 56-38-2; ChemWhat Code: 78558
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Parathion |
| Synonyms | THIOPHOS(R);SNP(R);O,O-DIETHYL-O-P-NITROPHENYL PHOSPHOROTHIOATE;O,O-Diethyl-O-(p-nitrophenyl)thionophosphate;O,O-DIETHYL O-(4-NITROPHENYL) PHOSPHOROTHIOATE;ORTHOPHOS(R);PARAPHOS(R);PARATHION |
| CAS Registry Number | 56-38-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14NO5PS |
| Molecular Weight | 291.26 |
| EINECS | 200-271-7 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 6.1°C |
| Boiling Point | 375°C |
| Density | 1.26 |
| Refractive Index | nD25 1.5370 |
| Flash Point | 120 °C |
| Storage | APPROX 4°C |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble |
| Merck | 13,7105 |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Ethyl parathion (o,o-diethyl-o-p-nitrophenylthiophosphate)(56-38-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-diethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester(56-38-2) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | T+;N,N,T+,Xn,F |
| R Phrase | 24-26/28-48/25-50/53-67-65-38-11 |
| S Phrase | 28-36/37-45-60-61-62-16 |
| RIDADR | UN 3278 |
| RTECS | TF4550000 |
| Storage Class | 6.1(a) |
| Packing Group | I |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 56-38-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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