Sodium fluoroacetate

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Sodium fluoroacetate

Sodium fluoroacetate (pronunciation: SO-dee-um FLUOR-oh-uh-SEE-tate), also known as 1080, is a potent toxin used for controlling pests. It is a salt derived from fluoroacetic acid.

Etymology

The name "sodium fluoroacetate" is derived from its chemical composition. It contains sodium, a common alkali metal, and fluoroacetate, an organofluorine compound. The term "1080" is a reference to its catalogue number in the list of toxic substances.

Usage

Sodium fluoroacetate is primarily used as a pesticide. It is highly effective in controlling populations of invasive species such as rats, possums, and rabbits. However, its use is controversial due to its high toxicity and potential for non-target species to be affected.

Toxicity

Sodium fluoroacetate is highly toxic. It disrupts the citric acid cycle, a crucial metabolic pathway, leading to energy depletion and eventually death. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and cardiac arrest.

Related Terms

  • Fluoroacetic acid: The parent compound of sodium fluoroacetate.
  • Citric acid cycle: The metabolic pathway disrupted by sodium fluoroacetate.
  • Pesticide: A substance used to control pests, such as sodium fluoroacetate.

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