Deodorized organothiophosphorous and emulsifiable concentrates thereof

Abstract

Organothiophosphorous compounds, e.g., Merphos, which contain or develop malodorous mercaptan impurities during storage, are protected against such odor development by the addition of minor amounts (0.1 to 10%) of a ketone, especially in the presence of a catalyst such as cuprous chloride or p-toluene sulfonic acid in a concentration range of 0.01 to 0.1%. Formulated products are also claimed.

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