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Parathion: Chemical Structure, Mechanism of Action, Uses, Side Effects

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Chemical Structure:

  • C10H14NO5PS

Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure

Mechanism of Action:

  • Parathion is converted in the body to paraoxon, which is an active metabolite that irreversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase.

Uses:

  • As an insecticide, not used medically due to its high toxicity.

Side Effects:

  • Exposure can lead to excessive salivation, sweating, diarrhea, respiratory depression, convulsions, and death.

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