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

Chemical Structure:

• C10H14NO5PS

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.