Tetramethrin

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Name = Tetramethrin
ImageFile = Tetramethrin-stereoisomers-2D-skeletal.png ImageName = Tetramethrin
IUPACName =(1,3-dioxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoindol-2-yl)
methyl-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)
cyclopropane-1-carboxylate
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 7696-12-0
InChI = InChI=1/C19H25NO4/c1-11(2)9-14-15
(19(14,3)4)18(23)24-10-20-16(21)12-7-5-6-8-13
(12)17(20)22/h9,14-15H,5-8,10H2,1-4H3
SMILES = CC(=CC1C(C1(C)C)C(=O)
OCN2C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)CCCC3)C
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C₁₉H₂₅NO₄
MolarMass = 331.406 g/mol
Density =
MeltingPt = 65-80 °C
BoilingPt =

Tetramethrin is a potent synthetic insecticide in the pyrethroid family. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 65-80 °C. The commercial product is a mixture of stereoisomers.

It is commonly used as an insecticide, and affects the insect's nervous system.

References

External links

* [http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/pyrethrins.pdf Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids Fact Sheet - National Pesticide Information Center]
* [http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/pyrethri.htm Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids Pesticide Information Profile - Extension Toxicology Network]