Synonyms: (2,2,2-Trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl)phosphonic acid dimethyl ester; Metrifonate
Molecular Formula: C4H8Cl3O4P
Molecular Weight: 257.44
Linear Structural Formula: C4H8Cl3O4P
MDL Number: MFCD00055272
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Trichlorfon also known as metrifonate, is an insecticide that functions as an inhibitor of acetylcholine esterase. Trichlorfon has been shown to induce DNA damage and genetic defects in numerous cell lines in addition to inducing aneuploidy in male mouse germ cells.
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