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Chlormephos
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name S-(Chloromethyl) O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate
	Other names Chlormethylfos
Identifiers
CAS Number	24934-91-6 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	30345;
ECHA InfoCard	100.042.292
PubChem CID	32739;
UNII	1N10F47JUS ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID1037511 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C5H12ClO2PS2/c1-3-7-9(10,8-4-2)11-5-6/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: QGTYWWGEWOBMAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N; InChI=1/C5H12ClO2PS2/c1-3-7-9(10,8-4-2)11-5-6/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: QGTYWWGEWOBMAK-UHFFFAOYAZ;
	SMILES ClCSP(=S)(OCC)OCC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H12ClO2PS2
Molar mass	234.69 g·mol−1
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Chlormephos (chemical formula: C₅H₁₂ClO₂PS₂) is an organothiophosphate insecticide. It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11002), and is subject to strict reporting requirements by facilities which produce, store, or use it in significant quantities.^[1]

Chloromephos exhibits its toxic effects via the inhibition of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, this is the same mechanism of action as the notorious chemical weapons known as V-series nerve agents.

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