Organophosphates

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Organophosphates

Organophosphates (pronounced: or-guh-noh-fos-fates) are a class of chemical compounds that contain phosphoric acid esters. They are widely used in agriculture as insecticides and pesticides, and in medicine for the treatment of glaucoma and myasthenia gravis.

Etymology

The term "organophosphate" is derived from the words "organic", referring to its carbon-based structure, and "phosphate", referring to the presence of a phosphoric acid ester.

Related Terms

  • Phosphoric acid: An inorganic acid that is a precursor to organophosphates.
  • Ester: A chemical compound derived from an acid (organic or inorganic) in which at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group.
  • Insecticide: A substance used to kill insects, often containing organophosphates.
  • Pesticide: A chemical or biological agent that deters, incapacitates, kills, or otherwise discourages pests, including insects, which can contain organophosphates.
  • Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often treated with organophosphates.
  • Myasthenia gravis: A long-term neuromuscular disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness, often treated with organophosphates.

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