Science and Technology Production
Azamethiphos
Book Chapter
Date:
2023Publishing House and Editing Place:
ElsevierBook:
Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4th edition (pp. 867-870)Elsevier
ISBN:
978-0-12-824315-2Summary *
Azamethiphos (CAS: 35575-96-3) is an organophosphorus pesticide used for insect control and as ectoparasiticide in fish farming. It is a neurotoxic compound, which exerts toxicity through the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. Its acute oral toxicity is low to moderate to rodents; in rats, it is less toxic when applied dermally. Birds are most susceptible to azamethiphos than rodents. Information provided by the agent in SIGEVAKey Words
Cholinesterase inhibitorsOrganophosphorusAzamethiphosEctoparasiticides.Insecticides