Transfluthrin
Transfluthrin is a fast-acting pyrethroid insecticide with low persistency. It has the molecular formula C15H12Cl2F4O2.
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(1R,3S)-3-(2,2-Dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl ester | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.100.666 |
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C15H12Cl2F4O2 |
Molar mass | 371.15 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless crystals |
Density | 1.507 g/cm3 (23 °C) |
Melting point | 32 °C (90 °F; 305 K) |
Boiling point | 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K) at 0.1 mmHg ~ 250 °C at 760 mmHg |
Solubility in water |
5.7*10−5 g/L |
Solubility in hexane, isopropanol, toluene, dichloromethane | very soluble |
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Transfluthrin can be used in the indoor environment against flies, mosquitoes, moths and cockroaches. It is a relatively volatile substance and acts as a contact and inhalation agent.
Transfluthrin, if used contrary to product instructions, may cause symptoms of poisoning including nervousness, anxiety, tremor, convulsions, skin allergies, sneezing, running nose and irritation.[1] No specific antidotes are known, but symptomatic treatment with antihistamines may help to control any allergies.[1]
References
- Information on the leaflet supplied with the product: Good Knight Advanced (ACTIV+ System) Mosquito Repellent Vaporizer cartridge (UPC Code:8 901157 001143)
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