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Preferred term

Endosulfan  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A polychlorinated compound used for controlling a variety of insects. It is practically water-insoluble, but readily adheres to clay particles and persists in soil and water for several years. Its mode of action involves repetitive nerve-discharges positively correlated to increase in temperature. This compound is extremely toxic to most fish. (From Comp Biochem Physiol (C) 1993 Jul;105(3):347-61)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 115-29-7 (Endosulfan)
  • 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide
  • OKA6A6ZD4K
  • QY5Y9R7G0E
  • Thiodan
  • Thiodon
  • TT768EVS2A

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 115-29-7 (Endosulfan)
  • 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide
  • OKA6A6ZD4K
  • QY5Y9R7G0E
  • TT768EVS2A

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XZM168XW-7

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