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Creation Date2014-08-29 06:51:42 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:09:08 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM003454
Identification
Common NameDiazoxon
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionDiaxozon is a toxic metabolic product of the insecticide Diazinon. Diazinon is a nonsystemic organophosphate insecticide (or “pro-insecticide” formerly used to control cockroaches, silverfish, ants, and fleas in residential, non-food buildings. Diazinon was heavily used during the 1970s and early 1980s for general-purpose gardening use and indoor pest control. A bait form was used to control scavenger wasps in the western U.S. Diazinon is used in flea collars for domestic pets in Australia and New Zealand. Residential uses of diazinon were outlawed in the U.S. in 2004 but it is still approved for agricultural uses. When Diazinon enters the body, it is oxidatively degenerated to diaxozon, an organophosphate compound that is much more toxic than diazinon. Diaxozon is a potent inhibitor of AChE (acetylcholine esterase).
Contaminant Sources
  • My Exposome Chemicals
  • T3DB toxins
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant Type
  • Animal Toxin
  • Ester
  • Food Toxin
  • Insecticide
  • Natural Compound
  • Organic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Diethyl 2-isopropyl-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ylphosphateChEBI
OxodiazinonChEBI
Diethyl 2-isopropyl-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ylphosphoric acidGenerator
O,O-Diethyl O-(2-isopropyl-4-methylpyrimid-6-yl)phosphateMeSH
Diazinon-oxonMeSH
Chemical FormulaC12H21N2O4P
Average Molecular Mass288.280 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass288.124 g/mol
CAS Registry Number962-58-3
IUPAC Namediethyl 6-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl phosphate
Traditional Namediazinon, O-analog
SMILESCCOP(=O)(OCC)OC1=NC(=NC(C)=C1)C(C)C
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C12H21N2O4P/c1-6-16-19(15,17-7-2)18-11-8-10(5)13-12(14-11)9(3)4/h8-9H,6-7H2,1-5H3
InChI KeyVBLJFQYCTRKKKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dialkyl phosphates. These are organic compounds containing a phosphate group that is linked to exactly two alkyl chain.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic phosphoric acids and derivatives
Sub ClassPhosphate esters
Direct ParentDialkyl phosphates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Dialkyl phosphate
  • Pyrimidine
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Membrane
  • Microsome
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
NameSMPDB LinkKEGG Link
Cell cycleNot Availablemap04110
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility5.29 g/LALOGPS
logP2.82ALOGPS
logP3.38ChemAxon
logS-1.7ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)3.8ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area70.54 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count7ChemAxon
Refractivity72.77 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability29.5 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, Positivesplash10-00ea-2390000000-44efb023e0df444c59d3Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 15V, Positivesplash10-000i-0090000000-b4300561243e7642536fSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 30V, Positivesplash10-0udr-0790000000-768f01e19bf0be997fb3Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 60V, Positivesplash10-0udi-1900000000-3197cf9fafb9d049db9bSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 45V, Positivesplash10-0udi-0900000000-731d38ec6f26bfa43edcSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Positivesplash10-0udi-0930000000-db30dfa94f76f5b70213Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 90V, Positivesplash10-0f89-9300000000-3da19b9e53ae54466849Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 90V, Positivesplash10-0f89-9400000000-8b0e42aab1cbb522082cSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 75V, Positivesplash10-0ue9-5900000000-2b3000bcb5a88d88f8a8Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 75V, Positivesplash10-0ue9-5900000000-cec0b527c640307596fdSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 30V, Positivesplash10-0udr-0790000000-a485efdca5bbe5eb0e3aSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 15V, Positivesplash10-000i-0090000000-593d60e1332023282ac9Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 45V, Positivesplash10-0udi-0900000000-bcf8d9f66fc5fedb200fSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 60V, Positivesplash10-0udi-1900000000-4f949b7b7f4debd88b15Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Positivesplash10-0udi-0920000000-2e7b516028960664febeSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-01p9-1290000000-8c1d4fa7a1a1eeaeab5fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-0290000000-b04868af07f63e6c36e8Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-00to-9510000000-f3e8a198fbffd1beded9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-000l-1790000000-489c27c81ea665d3fdd6Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0a4l-3950000000-c10a3ef05c2bc12872f5Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-00b9-1970000000-f90e17b299084cee5842Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-03ei-0090000000-08379a20850bc350f14fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-0490000000-4e10b19139b94d18dd40Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0udr-3910000000-efa0a8d76da2daff6a41Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0bti-2590000000-6c9b135c407f252d8005Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0ab9-1920000000-bc7955e728274e1e2869Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0fe3-9850000000-b3390ab428d1c60702e9Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityDiazoxon 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/SourcesNot Available
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
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0251156
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 ID13157
ChEBI ID83533
PubChem Compound IDNot Available
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=24342266
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=24418454
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=24561003
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=24573775