Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
56-72-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Coumaphos is a phosphorothioate insecticide primarily used for ectoparasite control in livestock. Its synthesis involves the phosphorylation of 4-hydroxycoumarin with thionyl chloride. The chemical formula is C10H9O5PS (CAS No. 56-72-2).
Strict adherence to withdrawal periods before meat or milk consumption is mandatory. Operators must wear protective gear due to high toxicity via skin absorption. Store in cool, dry areas away from incompatible oxidizers.