Basic Info

Common NameEthion(F03343)
2D Structure
Description

Ethion is an organophosphate pesticide. It does not occur naturally in the environment. Ethion is used in agriculture, mainly to control insects on citrus trees, but also on cotton, fruit and nut trees, and some vegetables. It may also be used on lawns and turf grasses, but it is not used in the home for pest control. Ethion affects the nervous systems by inhibiting acetylcholineserases. (L1191)

FRCD IDF03343
CAS Number563-12-2
PubChem CID3286
FormulaC9H22O4P2S4
IUPAC Name

diethoxyphosphinothioylsulfanylmethylsulfanyl-diethoxy-sulfanylidene-$l^{5}-phosphane

InChI Key

RIZMRRKBZQXFOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H22O4P2S4/c1-5-10-14(16,11-6-2)18-9-19-15(17,12-7-3)13-8-4/h5-9H2,1-4H3

Canonical SMILES

CCOP(=S)(OCC)SCSP(=S)(OCC)OCC

Isomeric SMILES

CCOP(=S)(OCC)SCSP(=S)(OCC)OCC

WikipediaEthion
Synonyms
        
            Nialate
        
            ethion
        
            Diethion
        
            563-12-2
        
            Ethanox
        
            Ethopaz
        
            Embathion
        
            Rhodocide
        
            Ethodan
        
            Hylemox
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Pollutant
                  
                    Veterinary Drug
                  
                    Pesticide
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic dithiophosphoric acids and derivatives
SubclassDithiophosphate O-esters
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentDithiophosphate O-esters
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
SubstituentsDithiophosphate o-ester - Dithiophosphate s-ester - Sulfenyl compound - Organothiophosphorus compound - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organosulfur compound - Organooxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dithiophosphate o-esters. These are o-ester derivatives of dithiophosphates, with the general structure RSP(O)(O)=S (R = organyl group).

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight384.459
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count12
Complexity279
Monoisotopic Mass383.988
Exact Mass383.988
XLogP5.1
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count19
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.8971
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9878
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.5437
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.8457
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7028
Non-inhibitor0.9205
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.9406
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.6257
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8357
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8439
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6242
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8505
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7455
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9167
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7497
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5223
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.7021
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.8863
Non-inhibitor0.9242
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9133
CarcinogensCarcinogens 0.7577
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.7948
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.6571
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.9543
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9121
Acute Oral ToxicityI0.8371
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6643

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-4.4469LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.7259LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity4.1074LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity2.1854pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity-0.4379pIGC50, ug/L

MRLs

FoodProduct CodeCountryMRLsApplication DateNotes
BananaJapan0.3ppm
AlmondsKorea0.1ppm
OnionsKorea1ppm
Citrus fruits0110000European Union0.01*21/10/2011
Grapefruits (Natsudaidais, Shaddocks/pomelos, Sweeties/oroblancos, Tangelolos, Tangelos (except minneolas)/Ugli®, Other hybrids of Citrus paradisi, not elsewhere mentioned,)0110010European Union0.01*21/10/2011
Oranges (Bergamots, Bitter oranges/sour oranges, Blood oranges, Cara caras, Chinottos, Trifoliate oranges, Other hybrids of Citrus sinensis, not elsewhere mentioned,)0110020European Union0.01*21/10/2011
Lemons (Buddha's hands/Buddha's fingers, Citrons,)0110030European Union0.01*21/10/2011
Others (2)0110990European Union0.01*21/10/2011
Tree nuts0120000European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Almonds (Apricot kernels, Bitter almonds, Canarium nuts/galip nuts, Pili nuts, Okari nuts,)0120010European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Brazil nuts0120020European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Cashew nuts0120030European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Chestnuts0120040European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Coconuts (Areca nuts/betel nuts,)0120050European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Hazelnuts/cobnuts (Acorns, Filberts,)0120060European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Macadamias0120070European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Pecans (Hickory nuts,)0120080European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Pistachios0120100European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Walnuts0120110European Union0.02*21/10/2011
Others (2)0120990European Union0.02*21/10/2011

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Target vs non-target analysis to determine pesticide residues in fruits fromSaudi Arabia and influence in potential risk associated with exposure.Food Chem Toxicol2018 Jan29109044
Revealing Pesticide Residues Under High Pesticide Stress in Taiwan's AgriculturalEnvironment Probed by Fresh Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Pollen.J Econ Entomol2017 Oct 128981672
Agricultural pesticides and veterinary substances in Uruguayan beeswax.Chemosphere2017 Jun28284118
Occurrence of pesticide residues in Spanish beeswax.Sci Total Environ2017 Dec 1528679118
Evidence of in vitro metabolic interaction effects of a chlorfenvinphos, ethionand linuron mixture on human hepatic detoxification rates.Chemosphere2017 Aug28476006
Prioritization of pesticides based on daily dietary exposure potential asdetermined from the SHEDS model.Food Chem Toxicol2016 Oct27497764
A single method for detecting 11 organophosphate pesticides in human plasma andbreastmilk using GC-FPD.J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci2016 Jul 127232054
Spatio-temporal patterns of pesticide residues in the Turia and Júcar Rivers(Spain).Sci Total Environ2016 Jan 126118860
Rapid determination of residues of pesticides in honey by µGC-ECD and GC-MS/MS:Method validation and estimation of measurement uncertainty according to documentNo. SANCO/12571/2013.J Environ Sci Health B201626671720
Hazard index, a tool for a long term risk assessment of pesticide residues insome commodities, a pilot study.Regul Toxicol Pharmacol2015 Dec26382608
Superparamagnetic core-shells anchored onto graphene oxide grafted withphenylethyl amine as a nano-adsorbent for extraction and enrichment oforganophosphorus pesticides from fruit, vegetable and water samples.J Chromatogr A2015 Aug 726129984
Pesticide Residues in Bovine Milk in Punjab, India: Spatial Variation and RiskAssessment to Human Health.Arch Environ Contam Toxicol2015 Aug26008642
Fate of 14C-ethion insecticide in the presence of deltamethrin and dimilinpesticides in cotton seeds and oils, removal of ethion residues in oils, andbioavailability of its bound residues to experimental animals.J Agric Food Chem2014 Dec 2425420216
Residues of organophosphate pesticides used in vegetable cultivation in ambientair, surface water and soil in Bueng Niam Subdistrict, Khon Kaen, Thailand.Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health2013 Nov24450247
Pesticide residues in vegetable samples from the Andaman Islands, India.Environ Monit Assess2013 Jul23208759
Distribution, fate and histopathological effects of ethion insecticide onselected organs of the crayfish, Procambarus clarkii.Food Chem Toxicol2013 Feb23127602
Monitoring of pesticide residues in South Indian tea.Environ Monit Assess2013 Aug23341056
Residues of ¹⁴C-ethion along the extraction and refining process of maize oil,and the bioavailability of bound residues in the cake for experimental animals.Bull Environ Contam Toxicol2013 Aug23765209
Detection of pesticides in active and depopulated beehives in Uruguay.Int J Environ Res Public Health2011 Oct22073016
Levels of select organophosphates in human colostrum and mature milk samples inrural region of Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.Hum Exp Toxicol2011 Oct21247996

Targets

General Function:
Identical protein binding
Specific Function:
Esterase with broad substrate specificity. Contributes to the inactivation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Can degrade neurotoxic organophosphate esters.
Gene Name:
BCHE
Uniprot ID:
P06276
Molecular Weight:
68417.575 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Binds and transactivates the retinoic acid response elements that control expression of the retinoic acid receptor beta 2 and alcohol dehydrogenase 3 genes. Transactivates both the phenobarbital responsive element module of the human CYP2B6 gene and the CYP3A4 xenobiotic response element.
Gene Name:
NR1I3
Uniprot ID:
Q14994
Molecular Weight:
39942.145 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Responsible for the metabolism of a number of therapeutic agents such as the anticonvulsant drug S-mephenytoin, omeprazole, proguanil, certain barbiturates, diazepam, propranolol, citalopram and imipramine.
Gene Name:
CYP2C19
Uniprot ID:
P33261
Molecular Weight:
55930.545 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor. Binds preferentially to double-stranded oligonucleotide direct repeats having the consensus half-site sequence 5'-AGGTCA-3' and 4-nt spacing (DR-4). Regulates cholesterol uptake through MYLIP-dependent ubiquitination of LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8; DLDLR and LRP8. Interplays functionally with RORA for the regulation of genes involved in liver metabolism (By similarity). Exhibits a ligand-dependent transcriptional activation activity (PubMed:25661920).
Gene Name:
NR1H2
Uniprot ID:
P55055
Molecular Weight:
50973.375 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor. Interaction with RXR shifts RXR from its role as a silent DNA-binding partner to an active ligand-binding subunit in mediating retinoid responses through target genes defined by LXRES. LXRES are DR4-type response elements characterized by direct repeats of two similar hexanuclotide half-sites spaced by four nucleotides. Plays an important role in the regulation of cholesterol homeostasis, regulating cholesterol uptake through MYLIP-dependent ubiquitination of LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8. Interplays functionally with RORA for the regulation of genes involved in liver metabolism (By similarity). Exhibits a ligand-dependent transcriptional activation activity (PubMed:25661920).
Gene Name:
NR1H3
Uniprot ID:
Q13133
Molecular Weight:
50395.34 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. Binds estrogens with an affinity similar to that of ESR1, and activates expression of reporter genes containing estrogen response elements (ERE) in an estrogen-dependent manner (PubMed:20074560). Isoform beta-cx lacks ligand binding ability and has no or only very low ere binding activity resulting in the loss of ligand-dependent transactivation ability. DNA-binding by ESR1 and ESR2 is rapidly lost at 37 degrees Celsius in the absence of ligand while in the presence of 17 beta-estradiol and 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen loss in DNA-binding at elevated temperature is more gradual.
Gene Name:
ESR2
Uniprot ID:
Q92731
Molecular Weight:
59215.765 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor that binds and is activated by variety of endogenous and xenobiotic compounds. Transcription factor that activates the transcription of multiple genes involved in the metabolism and secretion of potentially harmful xenobiotics, drugs and endogenous compounds. Activated by the antibiotic rifampicin and various plant metabolites, such as hyperforin, guggulipid, colupulone, and isoflavones. Response to specific ligands is species-specific. Activated by naturally occurring steroids, such as pregnenolone and progesterone. Binds to a response element in the promoters of the CYP3A4 and ABCB1/MDR1 genes.
Gene Name:
NR1I2
Uniprot ID:
O75469
Molecular Weight:
49761.245 Da
References
  1. Kojima H, Sata F, Takeuchi S, Sueyoshi T, Nagai T: Comparative study of human and mouse pregnane X receptor agonistic activity in 200 pesticides using in vitro reporter gene assays. Toxicology. 2011 Feb 27;280(3):77-87. doi: 10.1016/j.tox.2010.11.008. Epub 2010 Nov 27. [21115097 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. Transcription factor that mediates the action of vitamin D3 by controlling the expression of hormone sensitive genes. Recruited to promoters via its interaction with BAZ1B/WSTF which mediates the interaction with acetylated histones, an essential step for VDR-promoter association. Plays a central role in calcium homeostasis.
Gene Name:
VDR
Uniprot ID:
P11473
Molecular Weight:
48288.64 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Ligand-activated transcription factor. Receptor for bile acids such as chenodeoxycholic acid, lithocholic acid and deoxycholic acid. Represses the transcription of the cholesterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase gene (CYP7A1) through the induction of NR0B2 or FGF19 expression, via two distinct mechanisms. Activates the intestinal bile acid-binding protein (IBABP). Activates the transcription of bile salt export pump ABCB11 by directly recruiting histone methyltransferase CARM1 to this locus.
Gene Name:
NR1H4
Uniprot ID:
Q96RI1
Molecular Weight:
55913.915 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Ligand-dependent nuclear transactivation involves either direct homodimer binding to a palindromic estrogen response element (ERE) sequence or association with other DNA-binding transcription factors, such as AP-1/c-Jun, c-Fos, ATF-2, Sp1 and Sp3, to mediate ERE-independent signaling. Ligand binding induces a conformational change allowing subsequent or combinatorial association with multiprotein coactivator complexes through LXXLL motifs of their respective components. Mutual transrepression occurs between the estrogen receptor (ER) and NF-kappa-B in a cell-type specific manner. Decreases NF-kappa-B DNA-binding activity and inhibits NF-kappa-B-mediated transcription from the IL6 promoter and displace RELA/p65 and associated coregulators from the promoter. Recruited to the NF-kappa-B response element of the CCL2 and IL8 promoters and can displace CREBBP. Present with NF-kappa-B components RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50 on ERE sequences. Can also act synergistically with NF-kappa-B to activate transcription involving respective recruitment adjacent response elements; the function involves CREBBP. Can activate the transcriptional activity of TFF1. Also mediates membrane-initiated estrogen signaling involving various kinase cascades. Isoform 3 is involved in activation of NOS3 and endothelial nitric oxide production. Isoforms lacking one or several functional domains are thought to modulate transcriptional activity by competitive ligand or DNA binding and/or heterodimerization with the full length receptor. Essential for MTA1-mediated transcriptional regulation of BRCA1 and BCAS3. Isoform 3 can bind to ERE and inhibit isoform 1.
Gene Name:
ESR1
Uniprot ID:
P03372
Molecular Weight:
66215.45 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]