Coumaphos

Coumaphos
Coumaphos
Identifiers
CAS number 56-72-4 YesY
PubChem 2871
ChemSpider 2768 YesY
UNII L08SZ5Z5JC YesY
KEGG D07750 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:3903 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL251680 YesY
ATCvet code QP53AF08
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C14H16ClO5PS
Molar mass 362.77 g/mol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Coumaphos is a non-volatile, fat-soluble phosphorothioate with ectoparasiticide properties: it kills insects and mites. It is well known under manufacturer brand-names as a dip or wash, used on farm and domestic animals to control ticks, mites, flies and fleas. [1]

It is also used to control varroa mites in honey bee colonies, though in many areas it is falling out of favor as the varroa develop resistance and as the residual toxicity effects are becoming better understood.[2]

In Australia, its registration as suited to home veterinary use was cancelled by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in June 2004 after the manufacturer failed to show that it was safe for use on pets. [3]

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