Terbufos is an organophosphate insecticide and nematicide used on corn, sugar beets and grain sorghum. Primarily formulated as granules, it is applied at planting in a band or directly to the seed furrow. Terbufos controls wireworms, seedcorn maggots, white grubs, corn rootworm larvae, and other pests.
Physical and Chemical Properties |
|
Product Name |
Terbufos Technical |
| Purity |
85.00% Min |
| Acidity |
0.50% Max as H2SO4 |
| Water Content |
0.50% Max |
| Chemical Family |
Organophosphate |
| IUPAC Name |
S-tert-butylthiomethyl O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate |
| CAS No |
[13071-79-9] |
| Empirical Formula |
C9H21O2PS3 |
| Structural Formula |
 |
| Molecular Weight |
288.4
|
| Appearance |
Light Yellow liquid |
| Odour |
Mercaptane Odor |
| Boiling Point |
69°C/0.01 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity |
1.11 at 20 oC |
| Vapour Pressure |
34.6 mPa (25°C) |
| Solubility |
In water 4.5 mg/lit. at 27 oC.
Readily soluble in most of organic solvents, e.g, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohols, acetone c 300 g/l |
| Stability |
Stable for more than 2 years at room temp.
Decomposes on prolonged heating above 120°C. Hydrolysis DT502-3 d(pH 4-9) |
| Flash Point |
88°C |
| Toxicity |
| Route |
Species |
LD50 Mg/Kg of B/w |
| Oral |
Rat |
1.6 |
| Dermal |
Rabbit |
1.0 |
|
| Antidote |
Atropine |
| Packing |
200 Ltr UN approved Drums |
| Formulation Available |
10% G |
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