Description

Temephos Sulfoxide is an organophosphate compound and a key metabolite of the insecticide Temephos. This chemical is of significant interest in analytical and environmental chemistry for its role in degradation studies and residue analysis. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and environmental monitoring sectors, ensuring accurate assessment and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Primary use as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of Temephos and its metabolites.
• Critical intermediate in environmental fate and degradation studies of organophosphate insecticides.
• Essential component in the development and validation- Used in toxicological research to understand the metabolic pathways and effects of Temephos.
  • Serves as a chemical reagent in synthetic organic chemistry for further derivatization.
  • Supports quality control laboratories in the agrochemical industry for product and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Temephos Sulfoxide
CAS No.	17210-55-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₀O₆P₂S₂
Molecular Weight	466.4 g/mol
Synonyms	Abate Sulfoxide; Temephos Oxon Sulfoxide; O,O,O',O'-Tetramethyl O,O'-Thiodi-p-phenylene Phosphorothioate Sulfoxide; Phosphorothioic Acid, O,O'-(Thiodi-4,1-phenylene) O,O,O',O'-Tetramethyl Ester, S,S'-Dioxide; 4,4'-Sulfonylbis(phenyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate); Abate Metabolite Sulfoxide
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Quality Control

Our Temephos Sulfoxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements for use as a reference material. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identification, and impurity profile data is supplied with every shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.