Chlorpyrifos, CAS 2921-88-2

Shelf life (days): 1460.0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: phosphorothioic acid O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl) ester

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C9H11Cl3NO3PS

Formula Weight: 350.6

CAS Number: 2921-88-2

Notes: Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide.{41868,41760} It is lethal to A. melinus, G. ashmeadi, E. eremicus, and E. formosa adults (LC50s = 0.8, 6, 12, and 17 ng/ml, respectively).{41868} Chlorpyrifos induces mortality in O. insidiosus adults when applied to corn, sorghum, and alfalfa plants.{41760} It is toxic to mice (LD50 = 155 mg/kg).{41949} Postnatal day 11 to 14 exposure to chlorpyrifos (3 mg/kg) decreases nest building and defense behaviors in adult female mice.{57158} Formulations containing chlorpyrifos have been used in the control of insects in agriculture.

• SKU: CAY21412-50
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 21412-50
• Package Unit: 50 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK