Carbophenothion

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and neurotoxin that is used as a pesticide. It is characterized as a persistent and highly toxic off-white to yellow/brown liquid with a mild rotten egg odor, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.

**Synonyms:** - CARBOPHENOTHION