Nithiazine

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Nithiazine
Identifiers
CAS number 58842-20-9 [1]
ChemSpider 5013776 [2]
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Properties
Molecular formula C5H8N2O2S
Molar mass 160.19 g mol−1
Appearance Crystals or brown powder
Density 1.388 g/cm3
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Nithiazine is a nitromethylene neonicotinoid insecticide.[3] It has been classified as a "Bad Actor chemical" by the Pesticide Action Network.[1] It is irritating to the eyes and skin, and is moderately toxic to mammals.[4]

Nithiazine does not act as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 PAN Pesticides Database - Chemicals. Pesticide Action Network http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Detail_Chemical.jsp?Rec_Id=PC36008 |url= missing title (help).  Unknown parameter |name= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. CSID:5013776, http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.5013776.html (accessed 04:44, Jan 14, 2013)
  3. "nithiazine data sheet". Compendium of Pesticide Common Names. 
  4. "nithiazine (Ref: BA 32476 )". University of Hertfordshire. 
  5. Schroeder, M. E.; Flattum, R. F. (October 1984). "The Mode of Action and Neurotoxic Properties of the Nitromethylene Heterocycle Insecticides". Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology 22 (2): 148–160. doi:10.1016/0048-3575(84)90084-1. 


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