Description

Fenthion-Oxon-Sulfoxide is a key organophosphate metabolite and analytical reference standard of significant importance in environmental and toxicological studies. This compound is critical for researchers and laboratories requiring precise calibration standards for the detection and quantification of fenthion and its transformation products in various matrices. It is primarily utilized by analytical chemists, environmental monitoring agencies, and agrochemical R&D departments engaged in residue analysis, metabolic pathway elucidation, and regulatory compliance testing.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity certified standard for calibrating equipment in Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) systems.
• Environmental Monitoring: Detection and quantification of fenthion degradation products in soil, water, and agricultural runoff samples for environmental impact assessments.
• Metabolite Studies: Research into the metabolic pathways and biotransformation of fenthion in biological systems, crucial for toxicological profiling.
• Residue Analysis: Essential for testing pesticide residues on food crops, ensuring compliance with Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) set by global regulatory bodies like the EPA and EFSA.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Used by agrochemical manufacturers and testing laboratories to develop and validate analytical methods for product quality assurance.
• Forensic Toxicology: Aid in forensic investigations involving organophosphate pesticide exposure or poisoning cases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fenthion-Oxon-Sulfoxide
CAS No.	6552-13-2
Molecular Formula	C10H15O4PS2
Molecular Weight	294.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Fenthion Oxon Sulfoxide; O,O-Dimethyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl] phosphorothioate; Fenthion oxygen analog sulfoxide; Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl] ester; Fenoxon sulfoxide; Baytex oxon sulfoxide; Lebaycid oxon sulfoxide
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Quality Control

Our Fenthion-Oxon-Sulfoxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming batch-specific purity and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (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.