NOMENCLATURE 
Common name  profenofos (BSI, E-ISO, (m) F-ISO, ANSI, ESA)
IUPAC name O-4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate 
Chemical Abstracts name O-(4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl) O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate 
CAS RN [41198-08-7]

INTRODUCTION

Non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. Exhibits a translaminar effect. Has ovicidal properties.
 Control of insects (particularly Lepidoptera) and mites on cotton, maize, sugar beet, soya beans, potatoes, vegetables, tobacco, and other crops, at 250-1000 g/ha.

Formulation types EC; UL. 
Selected tradenames: 'Curacron' (Syngenta); 'Profex' (Nagarjuna Agrichem); 'Sanofos' (Sanonda)