Fenthion
TL;DR: Fenthion (CAS 55-38-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H15O3PS2 and molecular weight 278.02002 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
dimethoxy-(3-methyl-4-methylsulfanylphenoxy)-sulfanylidene-λ5-phosphane
Also Known As: fenthion, Mercaptophos, Lebaycid, Spotton, Baytex
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H15O3PS2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.02002 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 85.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 278.02002 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 16 |
| Complexity | 254.0 |
| Melting Point | 43 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 189 °F at 0.01 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.25 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 170 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 3e-05 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.5698 AT 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 72.5 °F) (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)OP(=S)(OC)OC)SC |
| InChIKey | PNVJTZOFSHSLTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Fenthion is used in agrochemical development, including crop protection agent synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Fenthion is a agrochemical intermediate identified by CAS number 55-38-9 and the molecular formula C10H15O3PS2 and a molecular weight of 278.02 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.25 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 72.5 °F) (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include fenthion and Mercaptophos.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Fenthion
Property Insights of Fenthion
The XLogP value of 4.1 indicates that Fenthion is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. The TPSA of 85.1 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Fenthion. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Fenthion has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Fenthion?
The CAS number of Fenthion is 55-38-9.
What is the molecular formula of Fenthion?
The molecular formula of Fenthion is C10H15O3PS2.
What is the molecular weight of Fenthion?
The molecular weight of Fenthion is 278.02002 g/mol.
What are the applications of Fenthion?
Fenthion is used in agrochemical development, including crop protection agent synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item...
Where can I buy Fenthion?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Fenthion?
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