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phosfolan

Editor I.G. Ferris

 

Entity code PHOSF
CAS registry No. 947-02-4
Family Organo-phosphates
Functions Insecticide, Acaricide
Chemical name diethyl 1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidenephosphoramidate (IUPAC, CA) (EN); 2-(diethoxyphosphinylimino)-1,3-dithiolane (IUPAC) (EN)
Synonyms
Trade names Cylan (Cyanamid); Cyolan (Cyanamid); Cyolane (Cyanamid); Cyalane (Cyanamid); El 47031 (Cyanamid)
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Last updated 20/5/2003

Fate
In plants, phosfolan is metabolized at the nitrogen-phosphorus bond to less toxic, water-soluble compounds. In animals: In mammals, phosfolan is metabolized at the nitrogen-phosphorus bond to less toxic, water-soluble compounds.

Toxicology
Mammals: Acute oral LD50 for male rats 8.9, male mice 12.1 mg/kg. Acute percutaneous LD50 for male rabbits 23, male guinea pigs 54 mg/kg. In 90-day feeding trials, dogs receiving 1 mg/kg/day showed no ill-effects.

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Uses

Mode of action: Systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action.

Uses: Control of lepidopterous larvae (particularly Spodoptera spp.), sucking insects, and mites on cotton, cabbage, onions, tobacco, and other crops.

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