Uses
Bromophos-ethyl may be used as a reference standard for the determination of the insecticidel in fortified crop and water samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Definition
ChEBI: Bromophos-ethyl is an organic thiophosphate.
General Description
Bromophos-ethyl is an organophosphorus insecticide used for controlling a wide variety of insects via inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion.
Moderately toxic by skin contact and
inhalation. An insecticide. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of
Br-, POx, SOx, and Cl-. See also
CHLOROPHENOLS.