Basic Info

Common NameMalathion(F05095)
2D Structure
Description

Malathion is an organophosphate parasympathomimetic which binds irreversibly to cholinesterase. Malathion is an insecticide of relatively low human toxicity.

FRCD IDF05095
CAS Number121-75-5
PubChem CID4004
FormulaC10H19O6PS2
IUPAC Name

diethyl 2-dimethoxyphosphinothioylsulfanylbutanedioate

InChI Key

JXSJBGJIGXNWCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C10H19O6PS2/c1-5-15-9(11)7-8(10(12)16-6-2)19-17(18,13-3)14-4/h8H,5-7H2,1-4H3

Canonical SMILES

CCOC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC)SP(=S)(OC)OC

Isomeric SMILES

CCOC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC)SP(=S)(OC)OC

WikipediaMalathion
Synonyms
        
            malathion
        
            Carbophos
        
            Mercaptothion
        
            Carbofos
        
            Karbofos
        
            121-75-5
        
            Maldison
        
            Phosphothion
        
            Carbetox
        
            Ethiolacar
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Pollutant
                  
                    Pesticide
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty acid esters
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentFatty acid esters
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
SubstituentsFatty acid ester - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Dithiophosphate o-ester - Dithiophosphate s-ester - Organic dithiophosphate - Carboxylic acid ester - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organothiophosphorus compound - Sulfenyl compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Organosulfur compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acid esters. These are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight330.35
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count11
Complexity341
Monoisotopic Mass330.036
Exact Mass330.036
XLogP2.4
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count19
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9236
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9031
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.5579
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.7901
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6817
Non-inhibitor0.9522
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.9414
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.7536
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8308
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.9116
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6132
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8415
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7963
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9114
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7480
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5673
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8504
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9228
Non-inhibitor0.8641
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9132
CarcinogensCarcinogens 0.6261
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9402
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.6168
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.9117
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.8429
Acute Oral ToxicityII0.7605
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.7437

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-3.3076LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.3175LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity3.0259LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.7623pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.0612pIGC50, ug/L

MRLs

FoodProduct CodeCountryMRLsApplication DateNotes
Pine nut kernels (Pine nut kernels from other species than Pinus pinea, Pine nut kernels from other species than Pinus pinea, Pine nut kernels from other species than Pinus pinea, Pine nut kernels ...0120090European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Blueberries (Aronia berries/chokeberries (black, purple and red), Aronia berries/chokeberries (black, purple and red), Aronia berries/chokeberries (black, purple and red), Bearberries, Bilberries/E...0154010European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Jambuls/jambolans (Acerolas/Barbados cherries, Arbutus berries, Camu camus, Carandas, Coco plums, Grumichamas/Brazil cherries, Hog plums/yellow mombins, Java apples, Otaheite gooseberries, Sea grap...0161070European Union0.02*03/04/2015
DateJapan$_oppm
GrapesCanada8mg/kg
Fruits,DriedAustralia8mg/kg
Green OnionsCanada3mg/kg
Lettuces (Crisp lettuces/iceberg lettuces, Cutting lettuces, Head lettuces/cabbage lettuces, Romaines/cos lettuces/lollo bionda/lollo rosso,)0251020European Union0.503/04/2015
Escaroles/broad-leaved endives (Curly endives/ frisée endives, Dandelions, Puntarelle, Radicchio/red-leaved chicories, Sugar loaf chicories, Wild chicories/common chicories,)0251030European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Roman rocket/rucola (Wall rocket,)0251060European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Red mustards0251070European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Baby leaf crops (including brassica species) (Chards/beet leaves, Escaroles/broad-leaved endives, Indian mustards/mustard greens, Lettuces, Spinaches, Other species harvested at baby leaf stage,)0251080European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Others (2)0251990European Union0.02*03/04/2015
(b) spinaches and similar leaves0252000European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Spinaches (Amaranths/Chinese spinaches/pak-khom, Amaranths/Chinese spinaches/pak-khom, Amaranths/Chinese spinaches/pak-khom, Amaranths/Chinese spinaches/pak-khom, Amaranths/Chinese spinaches/pak-kh...0252010European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Purslanes (Agretti, Glassworts/samphires, Rock samphires, Sea asters, Sea lavenders, Winter purslanes/miner's lettuces, Karkallas/Hottentot figs/Iceplant leaves,)0252020European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Chards/beet leaves (Beetroot leaves, Swiss chards,)0252030European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Others (2)0252990European Union0.02*03/04/2015
(c) grape leaves and similar species (Climbing wattle/acacia shoots, Malabar nightshades,)0253000European Union0.02*03/04/2015
Sugar beet roots0900010European Union0.02*03/04/2015

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Aptasensor based on fluorophore-quencher nano-pair and smartphone spectrum readerfor on-site quantification of multi-pesticides.Biosens Bioelectron2018 Oct 1529886189
Metabolic Resistance to Acetolactate Synthase Inhibiting HerbicideTribenuron-Methyl in Descurainia sophia L. Mediated by Cytochrome P450 Enzymes.J Agric Food Chem2018 May 229652484
Simultaneous determination of organophosphorus pesticides and phthalates in baby food samples by ultrasound-vortex-assisted liquid-liquid microextraction andGC-IT/MS.Anal Bioanal Chem2018 May29549507
Malathion induced oxidative stress leads to histopathological and biochemicaltoxicity in the liver of rohu (Labeo rohita, Hamilton) at acute concentration.Ecotoxicol Environ Saf2018 Jun 729886314
Deciphering the toxic effects of iprodione, a fungicide and malathion, an insecticide on thiol protease inhibitor isolated from yellow Indian mustard seeds.Environ Toxicol Pharmacol2018 Jul29852369
Organophosphate Pesticides Alter Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) Behavior inSingle and Consecutive Exposures.Arch Environ Contam Toxicol2018 Jul29779178
Malathion-induced spermatozoal oxidative damage and alterations in sperm quality of endangered trout Salmo coruhensis.Environ Sci Pollut Res Int2018 Jan29128945
Degradation of Organophosphorus and Pyrethroid Insecticides in Beverages:Implications for Risk Assessment.Toxics2018 Feb 229393904
Application of a magnetic graphene nanocomposite for organophosphorus pesticideextraction in environmental water samples.J Chromatogr A2018 Feb 229307530
Evaluation of an acute oral gavage method for assessment of pesticide toxicity interrestrial amphibians.Environ Toxicol Chem2018 Feb28865127
[Enhancement of Pesticide Peak Response in GC-MS in the Presence of MultipleCo-Existing Reference Pesticides].Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi201830033992
Simultaneous Determination of Residue from 58 Pesticides in the Wheat FlourConsumed in Tehran, Iran by GC/MS.Iran J Pharm Res2017 Summer29201093
Optimization of a methodology for the simultaneous determination of deltamethrin,permethrin and malathion in stored wheat samples using dispersive liquid-liquidmicroextraction with solidification of floating organic drop and HPLC-UV.J Environ Sci Health B2017 Sep 228586286
Efficient Degradation of Malathion in the Presence of Detergents Using anEngineered Organophosphorus Hydrolase Highly Expressed by Pichia pastoris withoutMethanol Induction.J Agric Food Chem2017 Oct 1828949531
Malathion and dithane induce DNA damage in Vicia faba.Toxicol Ind Health2017 Nov28950791
Toxicity and residual effects of insecticides on Ascia monuste and predatorSolenopsis saevissima.Pest Manag Sci2017 Nov28466580
Isoxadifen safening mechanism in sweet corn genotypes with differential response to P450-metabolized herbicides.Pestic Biochem Physiol2017 May28456300
Aged garlic extract ameliorates immunotoxicity, hematotoxicity and impairedburn-healing in malathion- and carbaryl-treated male albino rats.Environ Toxicol2017 Mar27214522
Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in Commonly Used Fruits and Vegetables inKuwait.Int J Environ Res Public Health2017 Jul 2528757570
Determination of pesticide and phthalate residues in tea by QuEChERS method andtheir fate in processing.Environ Sci Pollut Res Int2017 Jan27854062

Targets

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:
Identical protein binding
Specific Function:
Receptor for adenosine. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase.
Gene Name:
ADORA2A
Uniprot ID:
P29274
Molecular Weight:
44706.925 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:
Purine nucleoside binding
Specific Function:
Receptor for adenosine. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which inhibit adenylyl cyclase.
Gene Name:
ADORA1
Uniprot ID:
P30542
Molecular Weight:
36511.325 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:
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. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. [17139284 ]
General Function:
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coa synthase activity
Specific Function:
This enzyme condenses acetyl-CoA with acetoacetyl-CoA to form HMG-CoA, which is the substrate for HMG-CoA reductase.
Gene Name:
HMGCS2
Uniprot ID:
P54868
Molecular Weight:
56634.915 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:
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
This enzyme metabolizes arachidonic acid predominantly via a NADPH-dependent olefin epoxidation to all four regioisomeric cis-epoxyeicosatrienoic acids. One of the predominant enzymes responsible for the epoxidation of endogenous cardiac arachidonic acid pools.
Gene Name:
CYP2J2
Uniprot ID:
P51589
Molecular Weight:
57610.165 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:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics.
Gene Name:
CYP2C18
Uniprot ID:
P33260
Molecular Weight:
55710.075 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:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. This enzyme contributes to the wide pharmacokinetics variability of the metabolism of drugs such as S-warfarin, diclofenac, phenytoin, tolbutamide and losartan.
Gene Name:
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID:
P11712
Molecular Weight:
55627.365 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:
Oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Most active in catalyzing 2-hydroxylation. Caffeine is metabolized primarily by cytochrome CYP1A2 in the liver through an initial N3-demethylation. Also acts in the metabolism of aflatoxin B1 and acetaminophen. Participates in the bioactivation of carcinogenic aromatic and heterocyclic amines. Catalizes the N-hydroxylation of heterocyclic amines and the O-deethylation of phenacetin.
Gene Name:
CYP1A2
Uniprot ID:
P05177
Molecular Weight:
58293.76 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:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Acts as a 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase.
Gene Name:
CYP2B6
Uniprot ID:
P20813
Molecular Weight:
56277.81 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:
Vitamin d 24-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics.
Gene Name:
CYP1A1
Uniprot ID:
P04798
Molecular Weight:
58164.815 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 ]
Uniprot ID:
P05184
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 many drugs and environmental chemicals that it oxidizes. It is involved in the metabolism of drugs such as antiarrhythmics, adrenoceptor antagonists, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Gene Name:
CYP2D6
Uniprot ID:
P10635
Molecular Weight:
55768.94 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:
Oxygen binding
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics.
Gene Name:
CYP3A5
Uniprot ID:
P20815
Molecular Weight:
57108.065 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:
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation reactions (e.g. caffeine 8-oxidation, omeprazole sulphoxidation, midazolam 1'-hydroxylation and midazolam 4-hydroxylation) of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Acts as a 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase. The enzyme also hydroxylates etoposide (PubMed:11159812). Catalyzes 4-beta-hydroxylation of cholesterol. May catalyze 25-hydroxylation of cholesterol in vitro (PubMed:21576599).
Gene Name:
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID:
P08684
Molecular Weight:
57342.67 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. 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 ]