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Update Date2016-11-09 01:08:58 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM002755
Identification
Common NameAzamethiphos
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionAzamethiphos is an organophosphorus insecticide that acts by inhibition of cholinesterase activity. In veterinary medicine it is used in fish farming to control external parasites in Atlantic salmon. It exhibits moderate acute oral toxicity to mammals but has high acute oral toxicity to birds.
Contaminant Sources
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  • STOFF IDENT Compounds
  • T3DB toxins
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant Type
  • Insecticide
  • Organic Compound
  • Organochloride
  • Pesticide
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
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6-Chloro-3-dimethoxyphosphinoylthiomethyl-1,3-oxazolo(4,5-b)pyridin-2(3H)-oneChEBI
S-((6-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolo-(4,5-b)pyridin-3-yl)methyl) O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioateChEBI
S-((6-Chloro-2-oxooxazolo(4,5-b)pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl) O,O-dimethylphosphorothioateChEBI
S-6-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolo(4,5-b)pyridin-3-ylmethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioateChEBI
S-[(6-Chloro-2-oxo[1,3]oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl thiophosphateChEBI
ActogardKegg
S-((6-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolo-(4,5-b)pyridin-3-yl)methyl) O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioic acidGenerator
S-((6-Chloro-2-oxooxazolo(4,5-b)pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl) O,O-dimethylphosphorothioic acidGenerator
S-6-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolo(4,5-b)pyridin-3-ylmethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioic acidGenerator
S-[(6-Chloro-2-oxo[1,3]oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl thiophosphoric acidGenerator
S-6-chloro-2-Oxooxazol(4,5-6)-pyridin-3-yl methyl O,O-dimethylphosphorothioateMeSH
Chemical FormulaC9H10ClN2O5PS
Average Molecular Mass324.678 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass323.974 g/mol
CAS Registry Number35575-96-3
IUPAC Namedimethyl [({6-chloro-2-oxo-2H,3H-[1,3]oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl}methyl)sulfanyl]phosphonate
Traditional Nameazamethiphos
SMILESCOP(=O)(OC)SCN1C(=O)OC2=CC(Cl)=CN=C12
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C9H10ClN2O5PS/c1-15-18(14,16-2)19-5-12-8-7(17-9(12)13)3-6(10)4-11-8/h3-4H,5H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyVNKBTWQZTQIWDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as oxazolopyridines. These are polycyclic compounds containing an oxazole ring fused to a pyridine ring.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassOxazolopyridines
Sub ClassNot Available
Direct ParentOxazolopyridines
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • 1,3-oxazolopyridine
  • Aryl chloride
  • Aryl halide
  • Pyridine
  • Azole
  • Oxazole
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Sulfenyl compound
  • Organothiophosphorus compound
  • Oxacycle
  • Organic oxide
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organochloride
  • Organohalogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Extracellular
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
Applications
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Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility7.25 g/LALOGPS
logP0.85ALOGPS
logP1.52ChemAxon
logS-1.6ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-0.91ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area77.96 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count5ChemAxon
Refractivity69.91 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability28.08 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings2ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-001i-0940000000-b248b56636ba11a1a640Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0029000000-5c01fbabb3ce9d470f79Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0229-1149000000-ccda22a475e9aabb7032Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-03di-0090000000-ec7cff833d47433d2e10Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-00di-0029000000-be8b18c3678ddbe0c546Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-00fr-1298000000-a5a9b9816448d641d138Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-03di-0290000000-32d412767c009746eeabSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-001i-0902000000-805b25d0fd323fee886dSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-0900000000-cd877a20054f464ca10eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-03di-0900000000-61b9dde5f7a20fec6ea7Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-00di-0009000000-c4a8a2d2d33f3eaba8afSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-01ox-9142000000-167147dc80929739ee2fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-067i-3900000000-354ca1cf82cae54ec513Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0a6r-3910000000-6ff700e902da75b9a3f5Spectrum
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Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityAzamethiphos is a cholinesterase or acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. A cholinesterase inhibitor (or 'anticholinesterase') suppresses the action of acetylcholinesterase. Because of its essential function, chemicals that interfere with the action of acetylcholinesterase are potent neurotoxins, causing excessive salivation and eye-watering in low doses, followed by muscle spasms and ultimately death. Nerve gases and many substances used in insecticides have been shown to act by binding a serine in the active site of acetylcholine esterase, inhibiting the enzyme completely. Acetylcholine esterase breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is released at nerve and muscle junctions, in order to allow the muscle or organ to relax. The result of acetylcholine esterase inhibition is that acetylcholine builds up and continues to act so that any nerve impulses are continually transmitted and muscle contractions do not stop. Among the most common acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are phosphorus-based compounds, which are designed to bind to the active site of the enzyme. The structural requirements are a phosphorus atom bearing two lipophilic groups, a leaving group (such as a halide or thiocyanate), and a terminal oxygen.
MetabolismMetabolism of organophosphates occurs principally by oxidation, by hydrolysis via esterases and by reaction with glutathione. Demethylation and glucuronidation may also occur. Oxidation of organophosphorus pesticides may result in moderately toxic products. In general, phosphorothioates are not directly toxic but require oxidative metabolism to the proximal toxin. The glutathione transferase reactions produce products that are, in most cases, of low toxicity. Paraoxonase (PON1) is a key enzyme in the metabolism of organophosphates. PON1 can inactivate some organophosphates through hydrolysis. PON1 hydrolyzes the active metabolites in several organophosphates insecticides as well as, nerve agents such as soman, sarin, and VX. The presence of PON1 polymorphisms causes there to be different enzyme levels and catalytic efficiency of this esterase, which in turn suggests that different individuals may be more susceptible to the toxic effect of organophosphate exposure.
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesThis is a man-made compound that is used as a pesticide.
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsAcute exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors can cause a cholinergic crisis characterized by severe nausea/vomiting, salivation, sweating, bradycardia, hypotension, collapse, and convulsions. Increasing muscle weakness is a possibility and may result in death if respiratory muscles are involved. Accumulation of ACh at motor nerves causes overstimulation of nicotinic expression at the neuromuscular junction. When this occurs symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps, fasciculation, and paralysis can be seen. When there is an accumulation of ACh at autonomic ganglia this causes overstimulation of nicotinic expression in the sympathetic system. Symptoms associated with this are hypertension, and hypoglycemia. Overstimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system, due to accumulation of ACh, results in anxiety, headache, convulsions, ataxia, depression of respiration and circulation, tremor, general weakness, and potentially coma. When there is expression of muscarinic overstimulation due to excess acetylcholine at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors symptoms of visual disturbances, tightness in chest, wheezing due to bronchoconstriction, increased bronchial secretions, increased salivation, lacrimation, sweating, peristalsis, and urination can occur. Certain reproductive effects in fertility, growth, and development for males and females have been linked specifically to organophosphate pesticide exposure. Most of the research on reproductive effects has been conducted on farmers working with pesticides and insecticdes in rural areas. In females menstrual cycle disturbances, longer pregnancies, spontaneous abortions, stillbirths, and some developmental effects in offspring have been linked to organophosphate pesticide exposure. Prenatal exposure has been linked to impaired fetal growth and development. Neurotoxic effects have also been linked to poisoning with OP pesticides causing four neurotoxic effects in humans: cholinergic syndrome, intermediate syndrome, organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy (OPIDP), and chronic organophosphate-induced neuropsychiatric disorder (COPIND). These syndromes result after acute and chronic exposure to OP pesticides.
SymptomsSymptoms of low dose exposure include excessive salivation and eye-watering. Acute dose symptoms include severe nausea/vomiting, salivation, sweating, bradycardia, hypotension, collapse, and convulsions. Increasing muscle weakness is a possibility and may result in death if respiratory muscles are involved. Hypertension, hypoglycemia, anxiety, headache, tremor and ataxia may also result.
TreatmentIf the compound has been ingested, rapid gastric lavage should be performed using 5% sodium bicarbonate. For skin contact, the skin should be washed with soap and water. If the compound has entered the eyes, they should be washed with large quantities of isotonic saline or water. In serious cases, atropine and/or pralidoxime should be administered. Anti-cholinergic drugs work to counteract the effects of excess acetylcholine and reactivate AChE. Atropine can be used as an antidote in conjunction with pralidoxime or other pyridinium oximes (such as trimedoxime or obidoxime), though the use of '-oximes' has been found to be of no benefit, or possibly harmful, in at least two meta-analyses. Atropine is a muscarinic antagonist, and thus blocks the action of acetylcholine peripherally.
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Wikipedia LinkAzamethiphos
Chemspider ID64559
ChEBI ID38578
PubChem Compound IDNot Available
Kegg Compound IDC18702
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
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