Molecular structure of Chlorpyrifos, CAS Number: 2921-88-2
Chlorpyrifos (CAS 2921-88-2)
Alternate Names:
Dursban; Trichlorpyrphos; Lorsban
Application:
Chlorpyrifos is An organothiophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an insecticide
CAS Number:
2921-88-2
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
350.59
Molecular Formula:
C9H11Cl3NO3PS
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate compound extensively studied in environmental chemistry for its impact on ecosystems due to its widespread use as an agricultural chemical. Research into its mechanisms involves understanding how it acts as an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for proper nervous system function, leading to the accumulation of acetylcholine and subsequent overstimulation of nerve cells. Ecotoxicologists are particularly interested in the effects of chlorpyrifos on non-target species, including beneficial insects, birds, and aquatic life. Scientists employ chlorpyrifos in controlled experiments to investigate the environmental fate of such compounds, including degradation rates, byproduct formation, and uptake by plants and animals.
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Inhibitor of:
Arnt 1, C1orf59_4921515J06Rik, Ces1g, CES3, Gm766, GPR85, GSTA, NTE, Olfr382, Olfr386, Olfr389, Serine hydrolase, and SULT1C4.Activator of:
IL-3β, and NTE.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Chlorpyrifos, 250 mg | sc-217887 | 250 mg | $94.00 |