Prothoate is an
organothiophosphate Organothiophosphates or organophosphorothioates are a subclass of organophosphorus compounds. Many are used as pesticides, some have medical applications, and some are used as oil additives. They generally have the chemical formula (RO)3PS, RO)2P( ...
insecticide
Insecticides are substances used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and by consumers. Insecticides are claimed to b ...
also used as an
acaricide.
It is listed as an
extremely hazardous substance according to the U.S.
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
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{{Acetylcholine metabolism and transport modulators
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Organophosphate insecticides
Acaricides
Ethyl esters
Isopropylamino compounds