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Update Date2016-11-09 01:08:58 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM002769
Identification
Common NameChlorpyrifos-methyl
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionChlorpyrifos-methyl is a pyridine organothiophosphate insecticide. It is a general use organophosphate insecticide registered in 1985 for use on stored grain (for protection of stored food, feed oil, and seed grains against injury from stored grain weevils, moths, borers, beetles and mealworms including granary weevil, rice weevil, red flour beetle, confused flour beetle, saw-toothed grain beetle, Indian meal moth, and Angoumois grain moth, lessor grain borers), seed treatment, grain bin and warehouse. Chlorpyrifos-methyl can cause cholinesterase inhibition in humans; that is, it can overstimulate the nervous system causing nausea, dizziness, confusion, and at very high exposures (e.g., accidents or major spills), respiratory paralysis and death. In addition, systemic toxicity may include body weight loss, decreased food consumption, liver, kidney and adrenal pathology.
Contaminant Sources
  • Clean Air Act Chemicals
  • HPV EPA Chemicals
  • My Exposome Chemicals
  • STOFF IDENT Compounds
  • T3DB toxins
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant Type
  • Food Toxin
  • Insecticide
  • Organic Compound
  • Organochloride
  • Pesticide
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Chloropyriphos-methylChEBI
Chlorpyrifos O,O-dimethyl analogChEBI
Methyl chlorpyrifosChEBI
Methyl chlorpyriphosChEBI
O,O-Dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioateChEBI
O,O-Dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-yl) thiophosphateChEBI
O,O-Dimethyl-O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl)phosphorothioateChEBI
Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl) esterChEBI
Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) esterChEBI
TrichlormethylfosChEBI
O,O-Dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioic acidGenerator
O,O-Dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-yl) thiophosphoric acidGenerator
O,O-Dimethyl-O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl)phosphorothioic acidGenerator
Phosphorothioate, O,O-dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl) esterGenerator
Phosphorothioate, O,O-dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) esterGenerator
ReldanMeSH
dowco 214MeSH
Chemical FormulaC7H7Cl3NO3PS
Average Molecular Mass322.533 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass320.895 g/mol
CAS Registry Number5598-13-0
IUPAC NameO,O-dimethyl O-3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-yl phosphorothioate
Traditional NameO,O-dimethyl O-3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-yl phosphorothioate
SMILESCOP(=S)(OC)OC1=NC(Cl)=C(Cl)C=C1Cl
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C7H7Cl3NO3PS/c1-12-15(16,13-2)14-7-5(9)3-4(8)6(10)11-7/h3H,1-2H3
InChI KeyHRBKVYFZANMGRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aryl thiophosphates. These are organic compounds containing the thiophosphoric acid functional group or a derivative thereof, with the general structure ROP(OR')(OR'')=S, where at least one R-group is an aryl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic thiophosphoric acids and derivatives
Sub ClassThiophosphoric acid esters
Direct ParentAryl thiophosphates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Aryl thiophosphate
  • Thiophosphate triester
  • Polyhalopyridine
  • 2-halopyridine
  • Aryl chloride
  • Aryl halide
  • Pyridine
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organochloride
  • Organohalogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Membrane
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
Applications
Biological Roles
Chemical Roles
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.0033 g/LALOGPS
logP4.3ALOGPS
logP4.07ChemAxon
logS-5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-4.2ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area40.58 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity69.5 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability26.21 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
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, Positivesplash10-001d-3984000000-4553c717225790996b27Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 60V, Positivesplash10-00fu-1910000000-788197135578b822fbecSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 45V, Positivesplash10-00dl-0910000000-0f8d8e3b3313e4a5c480Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 15V, Positivesplash10-00di-0109000000-44119304fd4e386fca49Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 30V, Positivesplash10-00dl-0921000000-d5a5f5b843d08a734f80Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Positivesplash10-000i-0090000000-871f529676c278710fd7Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 45V, Positivesplash10-00dl-0910000000-6f59420b5fb3988cfaacSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 60V, Positivesplash10-00fu-1910000000-a91088ac4c3b2cecb62cSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 30V, Positivesplash10-00dl-0920000000-894ca98830cd35558100Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 15V, Positivesplash10-00di-0109000000-e2a439623d3f14731d3dSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 75V, Positivesplash10-00bc-3900000000-ef50dc0f1efbf994b9ddSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 75V, Positivesplash10-00bc-3900000000-d193f5b9229a47cf7cb6Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 90V, Positivesplash10-004i-6900000000-4b8fa9b82b85330ae1aeSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 90V, Positivesplash10-004i-6900000000-bd956a928cc7d240171bSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Positivesplash10-000i-0090000000-fd1c7a33e307a0b653a3Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0009000000-9605e3f9c3fe9949b9a7Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00di-0009000000-e0779a4a8308061e9483Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0229-9256000000-dd93c7aed86a0a66c1cdSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-014i-0109000000-6da658a0d236dd03f644Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-014i-0019000000-e9f7770675e9ab01fa1fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-014i-1913000000-f4d8aba66d2fa6273388Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0965000000-c7cc9b0c24d207049973Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00di-0910000000-0de3fdb72acf844aee5dSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-00di-0900000000-cf868b85b769b7c23f61Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-95ca31e4db49654597e7Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-95ca31e4db49654597e7Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-002r-6890000000-42b63eb7c742790aef4cSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityChlorpyrifos-methyl 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.
Concentrations
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DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0250138
FooDB IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
Chemspider ID20493
ChEBI ID34632
PubChem Compound IDNot Available
Kegg Compound IDC14520
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General ReferencesNot Available