Phenthoate (PAP), [ S-α-ethoxycarbonylbenzyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate ] a colorless crystalline solid, is an organophosphorous insecticide developed by Montecatini Edison (Italy) and Bayer AG (Germany). It is mildly toxic and effective against a wide range of insect pests. It is a fast-acting contact insecticide, but works also as a systemic insecticide.
Phenthoate is an organophosphate insecticide . It was previously used in agriculture to control a variety of pests, but its use has been banned or severely restricted in many countries due to its toxicity.
Phenthoate is a cholinesterase inhibitor, which means that it disrupts the normal function of the nervous system. Exposure to phenthoate can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, weakness, and paralysis. In severe cases, exposure to phenthoate can be fatal.