Description

Chlorpyrifos-Methyl-Oxon is a key organophosphate compound and a primary metabolite of the insecticide chlorpyrifos-methyl. This high-purity chemical intermediate is essential for analytical reference standards, toxicological studies, and environmental monitoring. It is primarily required by agrochemical manufacturers, analytical laboratories, and research institutions focused on pesticide residue analysis and metabolic pathway elucidation.

Application

• Primary use as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of chlorpyrifos-methyl and its metabolites in environmental and food samples.
• Critical intermediate in toxicological and environmental fate studies to understand the degradation and impact of organophosphate pesticides.
• Used in the research and development of new pesticide formulations and degradation inhibitors.
• Essential component for quality control and method validation in commercial and regulatory testing laboratories.
• Employed in the synthesis of specialized derivatives for scientific research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorpyrifos-Methyl-Oxon
CAS No.	5598-52-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl3NO3P
Molecular Weight	298.47 g/mol
Synonyms	O,O-Dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) phosphate; Phosphoric acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl) ester; Chlorpyrifos methyl oxon; Chlorpyrifos-methyl oxon; Desmethyl chlorpyrifos oxon; CM-oxon
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chlorpyrifos-Methyl-Oxon is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding analytical applications. All materials are accompanied by comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for analytical reference materials to support your compliance and research needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and incompatible with strong bases and organic solvents; store separately from such materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.