GS-7 is an organophosphorus anticholinesterase related to the
organophosphate
In organic chemistry, organophosphates (also known as phosphate esters, or OPEs) are a class of organophosphorus compounds with the general structure , a central phosphate molecule with alkyl or aromatic substituents. They can be considered ...
insecticide
Insecticides are pesticides used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. The major use of insecticides is in agriculture, but they are also used in home and garden settings, i ...
methamidophos
Methamidophos, trade name "Monitor," is an organophosphate insecticide.
Crops grown with the use of methamidophos include potatoes and some Latin American rice. Many nations have used methamidophos on crops, including developed nations such as Spa ...
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See also
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Tabun
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Dimefox
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Mipafox
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Schradan
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MSPI
References
{{Acetylcholine metabolism and transport modulators
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Methyl esters
Phosphoramidodithioates