Thiometon
Also known as Ekatin, Intrathion, Intration
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Colorless oil
- Boiling point
- 110 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
- Solubility
- 200 mg/l in water @ 25 °C
- HS code
- 293090
- Category
- Insecticides and acaricides
- UN number
- UN 3018
What is Thiometon?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Thiometon is an organothiophosphate insecticide, an organosulfur compound and an organic thiophosphate. It has a role as an acaricide, an agrochemical and an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to a 2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethanethiol.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 2-ethylsulfanylethylsulfanyl-dimethoxy-sulfanylidene-λ5-phosphane
- CAS number
- 640-15-3 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 211-362-6
- Molecular formula
- C6H15O2PS3
- UNII
- YDI0MXQ7IR
- InChIKey
- OPASCBHCTNRLRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H15O2PS3/c1-4-11-5-6-12-9(10,7-2)8-3/h4-6H2,1-3H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CCSCCSP(=S)(OC)OC
Synonyms
- Ekatin
- Intrathion
- Intration
- Ekatin aerosol
- Dithiomethon
- Dithiometon
- Luxistelm
- Dithiometasystox
- Ekatin ULV
- Ebicid
- Ekatim
- Ekatin WF
- Ekatin WF ULV
- Bayer 23129
- SAN 230
- BAY 23129
- O,O-Dimethyl-S-(2-ethylmercaptoethyl) dithiophosphate
- Bay 21/116
- Phosphorodithioic acid, S-(2-(ethylthio)ethyl) O,O-dimethyl ester
- O,O-Dimetil-S-(etiltio-etil)-ditiofosfato
- O,O-Dimethyl-S-(2-ethylthio-ethyl)-dithiofosfaat
- O,O-Dimethyl-S-(2-aethylthio-aethyl)-dithio phosphat
- S-(2-(Ethylthio)ethyl) O,O-dimethyl phospohorodithioate
- O,O-Dimethyl-S-2-ethylmerkaptoethylester kyseliny dithiofosforecne
- S-[2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethyl] O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
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- Phosphorodithioic acid, S-[2-(ethylthio)ethyl] O,O-dimethyl ester
- s-2-ethylthioethyl o,o-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
- S-(2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethyl) O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
- Ekatine-25
- Compound M-81
- 2-Ethylthioethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
- S-(2-(Ethylthio)ethyl)dimethyl phosphorothiolothionate
- O,O-Dimethyl S-(2-(ethylthio)ethyl) phosphorodithioate
- S-(2-(Ethylthio)ethyl) O,O-dimethylphosphorodithionate
- Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-dimethyl S-(2-ethylthio)ethyl ester
- Ethanethiol, 2-(ethylthio)-, S-ester with O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
- Dithiophosphate de O,O-dimethyle et de S-(2-ethylthio-ethyle)
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 oilexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Characteristic odorexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 110 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.2exp.Measured value |
| Solubility | 200 mg/l in water @ 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 1.7 × 10⁻⁵ mm Hg at 20 °Cexp.Measured value |
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 | 246.36 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 245.9972 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 2.99calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 18.46 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 5calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 7calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 12calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H312Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary statements (11)
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- 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.
- P317Get medical help.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 3018
- Transport hazard class
- 6.1
- Packing group
- III
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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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Systemic insecticide against aphids, phyllids, woolly aphids, sawflies, jassids, thrips and mites.
Control of sucking insects (aphids, woolly aphids, suckers, sawfly larvae, thrips, etc.), bryobia mites, tetranychid mites, and fruit-tree red spider mites (non-OP resistant) on a wide range of crops, including ornamentals, strawberries, citrus and other fruit, swedes, turnips, brassicas, other vegetables, olives, some ornamentals.
Industries and functions
Pharmacological actions
- Acaricides
- Insecticides
Roles
- acaricide
- agrochemical
- enzyme inhibitor
- pesticide
How it is made
It can be prepared by the reaction of 2-ethylthioethyl chloride with sodium O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate or by the reaction of 2-ethylthioethanol with O,O,-dimethyl hydrogen phosphorodithioate and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride in the presence of an acid binding agent.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Europe
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 015-050-00-9
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Thiometon is traded under.
Organo-sulphur compounds, other
- China40.7%
- United States10.9%
- Japan9.3%
- United States13.3%
- Brazil12.6%
- China6.6%
The HS code shown for Thiometon is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Similar structures
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