Common name

cypermethrin

Product category

Insecticide

Chemical name

(RS)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS,3RS;1RS,3SR)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

Roth: (RS)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS)-cis-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate 

CAS Number

52315-07-8

Molecular formula

C₂₂H₁₉C_l2NO₃

appearance

yellow-brown viscous semi-solid at ambient temperatures(Tech)

packing

application

Biochemistry

Acts on the nervous system of the insect, disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel. 

Mode of action

Non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. Also exhibits anti-feeding action. Good residual activity on treated plants. 

Uses

Control of a wide range of insects, especially Lepidoptera, but also Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, and other classes, in fruit (including citrus), vines, vegetables, potatoes, cucurbits, lettuce, capsicums, tomatoes, cereals, maize, soya beans, cotton, coffee, cocoa, rice, pecans, oilseed rape, beet, ornamentals, forestry, etc. Control of flies and other insects in animal houses; and mosquitoes, cockroaches, houseflies and other insect pests in public health. Also used as an animal ectoparasiticide.

Formulation types

EC; GR; UL; WP. 

Compatibility

Incompatible with alkaline materials.