Chemical Properties
Yellowish liquid. Soluble in acetone,
alcohol, chlorinated hydrocarbons; slightly soluble
in saturated hydrocarbons.
Uses
Crotoxyphos is an insecticide for external use on livestock.
Definition
ChEBI: Crotoxyphos is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Hazard
A cholinesterase inhibitor.
Agricultural Uses
Insecticide, Acaricide: A contact and stomach poison; controls flies, lice,
and ticks on lactating dairy and beef cattle; may also be
used on swine, goats, horses, and sheep. Not listed for use
in EU countries. Not approved for use in the U.S. There
are 13 global suppliers
Trade name
CIODRIN®; CIODRIN VINYL PHOSPHATE; CIOVAP®; COOP RTU® CATTLE SPRAY; CYODRIN®; CYPONA E. C. ®; DECROTOX®; DUO-KILL®; PANTOZOL-1®; SD 4294®; SHELL® SD 4294; VAPORIN® DAIRY SPRAY; VOLFAZOL®
Environmental Fate
Chemical/Physical. Emits toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides when heated to decomposition
