Substance profile
Isoxathion
Isoxathion is a yellowish liquid with an ester-like odor.
01 · Identification
What Isoxathion is
Isoxathion is a yellowish liquid with an ester-like odor. Its molecular formula is C13H16NO4PS and its molecular weight is 313.31 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Isoxathion
- isoxathion (ISO)
- O,O-diethyl O-5-phenylisoxazol-3-ylphosphorothioate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P280, P301, P302, P310, P330, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Isoxathion properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 160 °C (320 °F) | at 0.15 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Solubility | Readily soluble in organic solvents. | HSDB | |
| In water, 1.9 mg/l @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.00000222 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.