Chemistry:Fenamiphos

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Fenamiphos is an organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide.[1][2]

References

  1. Pohanish, Richard P. (2015). "F". Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals. pp. 383–457. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4557-3148-0.00006-6. ISBN 978-1-4557-3148-0. "Fenamiphos is an organophosphate nematicide used to control a wide variety of nematode (roundworm) pests." 
  2. Pohanish, Richard P. (2015). "F". Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals. pp. 383–457. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4557-3148-0.00006-6. ISBN 978-1-4557-3148-0. "This is a highly toxic chemical. It can be absorbed through the unbroken skin and is a cholinesterase inhibitor with effects typical of such compounds. Acute exposure to fenamiphos may produce the following signs and symptoms: pinpoint pupils, blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, muscle spasm, and profound weakness." 

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