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Amiton

Also known as Metramac, Inferno, Metram

CAS 78-53-5Formula C10H24NO3PSMolar mass 269.35 g/mol
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Amiton chemical structure, C10H24NO3PS, CAS 78-53-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Melting point
98 to 99 °C
Boiling point
110 °C
Density
1.056 @ 20 °C
Solubility
Highly soluble in water and most organic solvents
HS code
293090
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
UN number
UN 3018
Illustrative photo, clear liquid in a volumetric flask on a laboratory bench
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is Amiton?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Amiton is a liquid. Used as an acaricide and insecticide. (EPA, 1998)

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-diethoxyphosphorylsulfanyl-N,N-diethylethanamine
CAS number
78-53-5 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C10H24NO3PS
UNII
7SD1SH009V
InChIKey
PJISLFCKHOHLLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H24NO3PS/c1-5-11(6-2)9-10-16-15(12,13-7-3)14-8-4/h5-10H2,1-4H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCN(CC)CCSP(=O)(OCC)OCC

Synonyms

  • Metramac
  • Inferno
  • Metram
  • Chipman 6200
  • Rhodia-6200
  • ENT 24,980-X
  • Diethyl S-2-diethylaminoethyl phosphorothioate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-(2-diethylaminoethyl) thiophosphate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-2-diethylaminoethyl phosphorothioate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-2-diethylaminoethyl phosphorothiolate
  • S-(Diethylaminoethyl) O,O-diethyl phosphorothioate
  • (2-Diethylamino)ethylphosphorothioic acid O,O-diethyl ester
  • O,O-Diethyl S-diethylaminoethyl phosphorothiolate
  • S-(2-(Diethylamino)ethyl)phosphorothioic acid O,O-diethyl ester
  • Phosphorothioic acid, S-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl) O,O-diethyl ester
  • S-(2-(Diethylamino)ethyl) O,O-diethylphosphorothioate
  • O,O-Diethyl-S-(beta-diethylamino)ethyl phosphorothioate
  • O,O-diethyl S-(diethylaminoethyl) phosphorothiolate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-(beta-diethylamino)ethyl phosphorothiolate
  • DSDP
  • O,O-Diethyl S-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl) phosphorothioate
  • O,O-Diethyl-S-2-(diethylamino)ethylester kyseliny thiofosforecne
  • S-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl] O,O-diethyl phosphorothioate
  • Metramak
  • S-(2-(Diethylamino)ethyl) O,O-diethyl phosphorothioate
Show all 34 synonyms
  • Citram (Salt/Mix)
  • 2-diethoxyphosphorylsulfanyl-N,N-diethylethanamine
  • VG (chemical warfare agent)
  • O,O-Diethyl S-diethylaminoethyl phosphorothioate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-[2-diethylaminoethyl]phosphorothioate
  • O,O-diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-thiophosphate
  • S-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl] O,O-diethyl thiophosphate #
  • O,O-Diethyl S-(beta-diethylamino)ethyl phosphorothioate
  • s-2-Diethylaminoethyl O,O-diethyl phosphorothioate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Colorless liquidexp.
Melting point
98 to 99 °Cexp.
Boiling point
110 °Cexp.
Density
1.056 @ 20 °Cexp.
Solubility
Highly soluble in water and most organic solventsexp.
Vapour pressure
0.01 mm Hg @ 80 °Cexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
269.35 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
269.1215 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.24calc.
Topological polar surface area
38.77 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
16calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS classification
Hazard pictograms
UN number
UN 3018

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Contact insecticide, miticide.

Acaricide.

A systemic insecticide to control aphids and mites on various species of plants. (Acid oxalate form).

Pharmacological actions

  • Neurotoxins

How it is made

It has been produced by the reaction of sodium diethylaminoethylate with diethyl chlorothiophosphate with subsequent rearrangement of the thiono ester to the thiol form

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Amiton is traded under.

HS 2930.90Indicative HS code

Organo-sulphur compounds, other

World exports in 2024
$5.83B
+0.1% vs 2023, imports $5.93B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.7%
  2. United States10.9%
  3. Japan9.3%
Top importers
  1. United States13.3%
  2. Brazil12.6%
  3. China6.6%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Amiton is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Amiton, based on the data on this page

What is Amiton?

Amiton is a liquid. Used as an acaricide and insecticide. (EPA, 1998)

What is the CAS number of Amiton?

The CAS registry number of Amiton is 78-53-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Amiton?

The molecular formula of Amiton is C10H24NO3PS and its molar mass is 269.35 g/mol.

What is Amiton used for?

Contact insecticide, miticide. Acaricide. A systemic insecticide to control aphids and mites on various species of plants. (Acid oxalate form).

Is Amiton hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Amiton is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Amiton?

Amiton is usually classified under HS code 293090 (Organo-sulphur compounds, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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