Temephos

SKU: orb1310091

Description

Temephos is an organothiophosphate insecticide that acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor. It is used in research to control disease-carrying insect larvae in water and serves as a model compound for studying acetylcholinesterase inhibition in biochemical and toxicological assays.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Neuroscience

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 3383-96-8
• MW: 466.47
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₆H₂₀O₆P₂S₃
• SMILES: P(OC1=CC=C(SC2=CC=C(OP(OC)(OC)=S)C=C2)C=C1)(OC)(OC)=S
• Target: Parasite,AChR
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+90% Corn Oil:2.5 mg/mL (5.36 mM);DMSO:55 mg/mL (117.91 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

AChR, Inhibitor, inhibit, Parasite, Temefos, Temephos

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5392