Description

Phorate Sulfone is a key organophosphorus compound and an important metabolite of the insecticide phorate. This high-purity chemical intermediate is critical for research and development in agricultural chemistry, particularly in environmental fate studies and analytical method development. It is primarily utilized by agrochemical manufacturers, analytical laboratories, and regulatory research institutions for the synthesis of reference standards and investigative purposes.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified standard for the quantification and identification of phorate and its metabolites in environmental and agricultural samples via GC-MS or LC-MS.
• Metabolite Studies: Used in environmental science research to study the degradation pathways, persistence, and bioaccumulation of organophosphate insecticides.
• Agrochemical R&D: Acts as a crucial intermediate in the research and synthesis of novel pesticide formulations and for studying structure-activity relationships.
• Toxicological Research: Employed in laboratories to investigate the toxicology, mode of action, and environmental impact of organophosphorus compounds.
• Quality Control: Essential for the internal quality assurance and control processes of agrochemical producers to monitor product purity and breakdown products.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports testing for compliance with maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by global food safety and environmental protection agencies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phorate Sulfone
CAS No.	2588-04-7
Molecular Formula	C7H17O3PS3
Molecular Weight	292.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-[(ethylthio)methyl] ester, sulfone; O,O-Diethyl S-[(ethylsulfonyl)methyl] phosphorodithioate; Diethoxy-[(ethylsulfonyl)methylthio]sulfanylidene-λ5-phosphane; Phorate sulfone; Phorate S-oxide (sulfone); AC 3911 Sulfone; American Cyanamid 3911 Sulfone; Thimet sulfone
EINECS	219-984-5

Quality Control

Our Phorate Sulfone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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