Chlorpyrifos is a neurotoxic insecticide belonging to the class of thionite esters. It acts as an AChE inhibitor, impacting neurological function in insects, humans, and other animals. Chlorpyrifos interferes with cell replication and differentiation, ultimately altering synaptic transmission in neurons.
- Acts as an AChE inhibitor
- Interferes with cell replication and differentiation
- Alters synaptic transmission in neurons
- Neurotoxic insecticide