Substance profile
Profenofos
Profenofos is a pale yellow liquid with a garlic-like odor.
01 · Identification
What Profenofos is
Profenofos is a pale yellow liquid with a garlic-like odor. Its molecular formula is C11H15BrClO3PS and its molecular weight is 373.63 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Profenofos
- profenofos (ISO)
- O-(4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl) O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate
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 |
|---|---|
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P312, P330, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Profenofos 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 | 100 °C (212 °F) | at 0.0135 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Density | 1.455 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Readily miscible with most organic solvents. | HSDB | |
| In water, 28 mg/l @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 9e-7 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 9e-7 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Profenofos
Reactivity
Organophosphates are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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