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Chlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos is a toxic crystalline organophosphate pesticide (C9H11Cl3NO3PS) that inhibits acetylcholinesterase and is used to control insect pests. Trade names include Dursban, Empire, Eradex, Lorsban, and Stipend.
Its chemical name is O,O-diethyl O-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl phosphorothioate.
Its CAS number is 2921-88-2.
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