Concept information
Preferred term
Endosulfan
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Thiodan
- Thiodon
Scope note
- 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)
History note
- 74(72)
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004726
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