Journal Published Online: 01 January 1983
Volume 28, Issue 1

Detection and Analysis of Aminoparathion in Human Postmortem Specimens

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Postmortem samples from two fatalities involving parathion ingestion were examined. Parathion could not be detected in the liver tissue but a significant quantity of a related compound was detected. This was shown to be aminoparathion, a biotransformation product of parathion. The substances were extracted with hexane and analyzed by gas-liquid chromatography on a 3% OV-210 column. Thin-layer chromatography and mass spectrometery were also performed. The transformation of parathion to aminoparathion in human tissue has not been previously reported.

Author Information

Chan, LTF
Health Commission of New South Wales, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
Crowley, RJ
Health Commission of New South Wales, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
Geyer, R
Health Commission of New South Wales, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
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DOI: 10.1520/JFS12245J