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C43H56O8
700.9 g/mol
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Pyrethrins

CAS8003-34-7EC232-319-8
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
natural insecticide for pest control

Pyrethrins are a mixture of natural compounds derived from chrysanthemum flowers, used as an insecticide for pest control. They are commonly formulated in household sprays and shampoos to kill indoor pests, human lice, and insects on crops and in storage areas.

household insecticide spraysshampoos for human liceagricultural pest control

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H227
H316Causes mild skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H320Causes eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

cis-[(1S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-[(2Z)-penta-2,4-dienyl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl] (1R,3R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate;cis-[(1S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-[(2Z)-penta-2,4-dienyl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl] (1R,3R)-3-[(E)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxoprop-1-enyl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate

InChIKey

VXSIXFKKSNGRRO-MXOVTSAMSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C(=O)C[C@@H]1OC(=O)[C@@H]2[C@H](C2(C)C)C=C(C)C)C/C=C\C=C.CC1=C(C(=O)C[C@@H]1OC(=O)[C@@H]2[C@H](C2(C)C)/C=C(\C)/C(=O)OC)C/C=C\C=C

Synonyms (10)
  • Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
  • Mosquitoes Prevent
  • Pyrethres
  • Pyrethrins
  • Pyrethrins (te
  • Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids
  • Pyrethroid
  • Pyrethrum?extract