Organothiophosphates

Organothiophosphates
Amifostine
Chlorpyrifos
Echothiophate
Malathion
Parathion

Organothiophosphates are organic compounds that include a phosphorus-sulfur bond.

Many of these compounds are quite toxic, and some are used as pesticides. Examples of these include:

However, several others have medical uses, including:

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