d-Phenothrin

CAS number

188023-86-1

Molecular formula

C₉H₂₆O

Molecular weight

350.46

EC number

946-945-0

Common name

D-PHENOTHRIN

IUPAC name

(1R)-cis,trans-2,2-dimethyl3-(2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl) cyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS name

Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl1-propen-1-yl)-, (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl ester, (1R)

BENEFITS

Broad spectrum of activity against household and public hygiene insects
Killing effect
Efficiently controls insect population in treated area
Easy photo-degradability (low residuality)
Excellently synergized by Piperonyl Butoxide
Low-mammal toxicity

PROPERTIES

D-PHENOTHRIN is a photolabile synthetic pyrethroid with excellent insecticidal properties, exhibiting a killing effect stronger than that of other photo-labile pyrethroids such as Tetramethrin and Prallethrin.

Thanks to its killing properties and broad spectrum of action, D-PHENOTHRIN is used in both household and public health sectors when a non-residual killing effect is desired.

As for other synthetic pyrethroids, the efficacy of D-PHENOTHRIN is strongly enhanced when combined with Piperonyl Butoxide which, thanks to its unique mode of action, very well synergizes this class of insecticides.

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Appearance

Yellow to brown transparent
viscous liquid.

Solubility

Soluble in all common organic solvents.
Negligible solubility in water.

Specifications

Purity 92.0% w/w min.

trans-chrysanthemates 80.0 ± 5.0%

d-chrysanthemates:95.0% min.

APPLICATIONS

D-PHENOTHRIN is an excellent pyrethroid with killing properties suitable for applications against flying and crawling insects.

When synergized with Piperonyl Butoxide, the efficacy of D-PHENOTHRIN is enhanced both in terms of knock-down and killing effect.

D-PHENOTHRIN has a very broad spectrum of action against flying (flies, mosquitoes) and crawling insects (roaches, mites, fleas).
D-PHENOTHRIN is mainly used in water or oil based aerosols, but it also finds applications in professional products such as liquid concentrates (emulsifiable concentrates, macro and micro-emulsions) and corresponding RTUs.

COMPATIBILITY, STABILITY,
STORAGE AND HANDLING

D-PHENOTHRIN is compatible with most of the actives, solvents and co-formulants normally used in the manufacturing of insecticidal products, including Piperonyl Butoxide which also exhibits an excellent solvency power towards pyrethroids.
D-PHENOTHRIN is sensitive to alkalis and strong acids, which rapidly hydrolyse the substance.
D-PHENOTHRIN is also degraded by exposure to light and air.
When kept in the original sealed drums and properly stored, D-PHENOTHRIN has a shelf life of at least 3 years from the manufacturing date. For prescribed handling, storage conditions, disposal and transport information, refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

PACKAGING

D-PHENOTHRIN is supplied in internally epoxy-phenolic lacquered
UN approved steel drums, type 1A1

Standard packaging sizes (net weight): 20 kg

Packaging labelling complies with international provisions
for transportation of dangerous goods. D-PHENOTHRIN is
labelled also in compliance with applicable European Union legislation
and, upon customer’s specific request or for particular local regulation
requirements, special labels may be applied to the drums.