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Phorate

Also known as Thimet, Granutox, Timet

CAS 298-02-2Formula C7H17O2PS3Molar mass 260.39 g/molEC 206-052-2
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe), Hazardous to the environment Controlled, licensed buyers only
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Phorate chemical structure, C7H17O2PS3, CAS 298-02-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Pale straw to light brown, colorless to very light yellow liquid
Melting point
<-15
Boiling point
125 to 127.2
Density
Density 1.167 g/cm³ @ 25 °C /Technical/
Flash point
160 °C
HS code
293090
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
UN number
UN 3018

What is Phorate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Phorate is an organothiophosphate insecticide and an organic thiophosphate. It has a role as an acaricide, an agrochemical, an EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor and an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to an (ethylsulfanyl)methanethiol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
diethoxy-(ethylsulfanylmethylsulfanyl)-sulfanylidene-λ5-phosphane
CAS number
298-02-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
206-052-2
Molecular formula
C7H17O2PS3
UNII
3W54X3W9IV
MDL number
MFCD00036348
InChIKey
BULVZWIRKLYCBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H17O2PS3/c1-4-8-10(11,9-5-2)13-7-12-6-3/h4-7H2,1-3H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCOP(=S)(OCC)SCSCC

Synonyms

  • Thimet
  • Granutox
  • Timet
  • Agrimet
  • Thimet 10G
  • Thimenox
  • Geomet
  • Vegfru
  • Rampart
  • Vegfru foratox
  • American cyanamid 3,911
  • VUAgT 182
  • Foraat
  • Phorat
  • O,O-Diethyl S-ethylmercaptomethyl dithiophosphate
  • Experimental insecticide 3911
  • AC 3911
  • Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-((ethylthio)methyl) ester
  • Thimet 10 G
  • O,O-Diethyl S-(ethylthio)methyl phosphorodithioate
  • O,O-Diethyl ethylthiomethyl phosphorodithioate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-ethylthiomethyl dithiophosphonate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-ethylthiomethyl thiothionophosphate
  • Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-[(ethylthio)methyl] ester
  • O,O-Diethyl S-ethylmercaptomethyl dithiophosphonate
Show all 38 synonyms
  • O,O-Diethyl-S-((ethylthio)methyl)phosphorodithioate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-ethylthiomethyl dithiophosphate
  • Methanethiol, (ethylthio)-, S-ester with O,O-diethylphosphorodithioate
  • o,o-Diethyl S-[(ethylsulfanyl)methyl] dithiophosphate
  • O,O-diethyl S-[(ethylsulfanyl)methyl] phosphorodithioate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-((ethylthio)methyl) phosphorodithioate
  • Aastar
  • O,O-Diethyl S-((ethylsulfanyl)methyl) dithiophosphate
  • O,O-Diethyl S-[(ethylthio)methyl] phosphorodithioate
  • O,O-diethyl S-((ethylsulfanyl)methyl) phosphorodithioate
  • Vergfru foratox
  • EI 3911
  • O,O-Diethyl S-ethylthiomethylthiothionophosphate

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
Pale straw to light brown, colorless to very light yellow liquidexp.
Odour
Skunk-like odorexp.
Melting point
<-15exp.
Boiling point
125 to 127.2exp.
Density
Density 1.167 g/cm³ @ 25 °C /Technical/exp.
Flash point
160 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 50 mg/l @ 25 °Cexp.
Vapour pressure
85 mPa (6.38 × 10⁻⁴ mm Hg) @ 25 °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
260.39 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
260.0128 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.73calc.
Topological polar surface area
18.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
8calc.
Heavy atoms
13calc.
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 signal word
Danger
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H300Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (14)
  • P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
UN number
UN 3018
Transport hazard class
6.1
Packing group
I

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Phorate suppliers

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Pesticide toxic

Phorate is controlled. Only documented suppliers can list it, and buyers must upload a valid licence with their request. Every request is reviewed before suppliers see it.

Phorate

Reference: Highly hazardous pesticide, WHO class Ia or Ib

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Phorate price

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Application sites: Non-domestic terrestrial and aquatic food/feed crops, and greenhouse commercial nursery stock (both outdoor and greenhouse).

(Phorate is) used to protect primarily brassicas, coffee, cotton, field and root crops, from sucking & biting insects, mites & certain nematodes. Also used in maize and sugar beet against soil-dwelling pests.

/Insecticide/ in beetroot, ... fodder beet, carrots, field beans, broad beans, celery, ... potatoes, tomatoes, hops, ... sunflowers, ... lucerne, ... rice, groundnuts, and some ornamentals.

Use classes: Insecticides.

Pharmacological actions

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Insecticides

Roles

  • acaricide
  • agrochemical
  • enzyme inhibitor
  • pesticide

Functional uses

  • Biocide

Pharmacology

Phorate is a synthetic organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is used as a pesticide. It is characterized as a colorless to pale yellow or light brown liquid with a skunk-like odor, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.

How it is made

Phorate is produced by reaction of O,O-diethyldithiophosphoric acid with ethanethiol and formaldehyde.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Pesticide toxic

Phorate is controlled. Only documented suppliers can list it, and buyers must upload a valid licence with their request. Every request is reviewed before suppliers see it.

Phorate

Reference: Highly hazardous pesticide, WHO class Ia or Ib

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Europe

  • EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)
    Index no: 015-033-00-6

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Phorate 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 Phorate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Phorate?

Phorate is an organothiophosphate insecticide and an organic thiophosphate. It has a role as an acaricide, an agrochemical, an EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor and an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to an (ethylsulfanyl)methanethiol.

What is the CAS number of Phorate?

The CAS registry number of Phorate is 298-02-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Phorate?

The molecular formula of Phorate is C7H17O2PS3 and its molar mass is 260.39 g/mol.

What is Phorate used for?

Application sites: Non-domestic terrestrial and aquatic food/feed crops, and greenhouse commercial nursery stock (both outdoor and greenhouse). (Phorate is) used to protect primarily brassicas, coffee, cotton, field and root crops, from sucking & biting insects, mites & certain nematodes.

Is Phorate hazardous?

Phorate carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: fatal if swallowed, fatal in contact with skin, very toxic to aquatic life. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Phorate?

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

Can I buy Phorate on CompoundList?

Phorate is a controlled substance. Only documented suppliers can list it, and buyers must upload a valid licence with their request. Every request is reviewed by our compliance team before suppliers see it.

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Data last updated 7 Oct 2026. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Report an error on this page
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