Aryldialkylphosphatase
Organophosphate is the general name for esters of phosphoric acid and is one of the organophosphorus compounds. They can be found as part of insecticides, herbicides, and nerve gases, amongst others. Some less-toxic organophosphates can be used as solvents, plasticizers, and EP additives. The use of organophosphates accounts for approximately 38% of all pesticide use globally.
Organophosphorus compound
Phosphonates are esters of phosphonic acid and have the general formula RP(=O)(OR'). Phosphonates have many technical applications, a well-known member being glyphosate, better known as Roundup. With the formula (HO)P(O)CHNHCHCOH, this derivative of glycine is one of the most widely used herbicides. Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs to treat osteoporosis. The nerve gas agent sarin, containing both C–P and F–P bonds, is a phosphonate.