Crop Protection

Chlorpyrifos: An Insecticide for Preventing Damage from Pests

20 January 2025, New Delhi: Chlorpyrifos is a widely used organophosphorus insecticide effective against pests like termites, fleas, and ants. It works by disrupting the nervous system of insects.

Although effective, chlorpyrifos is regulated in many countries due to concerns about its environmental impact.

Common Name: Chlorpyrifos
IUPAC Name: O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate
CAS Number: 2921-88-2
Molecular Formula: C9H11Cl3NO3PS

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