Organophosphate detoxification processes are complex because the atom that binds to phosphorus (oxygen or sulfur) can alter their reactivity and mechanisms. Thus, imidazole acts as a catalyst and nucleophile in reactions with the pesticides Diazinon (P=S) and its analogue Diazoxon (P=O), providing changes in mechanisms according to the acidic or basic reaction medium. Certainly, this approach can outline new possibilities for detoxification and monitoring of the organophosphates.

_Organophosphate detoxification processes are complex because the atom that binds to phosphorus (oxygen or sulfur) can alter their reactivity and mechanisms. Thus, imidazole acts as a catalyst and nucleophile in reactions with the pesticides Diazinon (P=S) and its analogue Diazoxon (P=O), providing changes in mechanisms according to the acidic or basic reaction medium. Certainly, this approach can outline new possibilities for detoxification and monitoring of the organophosphates._

Catalytic detoxification of pesticides with Imidazole: the peculiar mechanistic shift of P=S Diazinon and it\'s analogue P=O Diazoxon

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