FENVALERATE
Fenvalerate is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide acting on sodium channels. Side effects include skin tingling, dizziness, and mild neurotoxicity upon exposure.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Fenvalerate is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that targets voltage‑gated sodium channels, prolonging channel opening and causing repetitive neuronal firing in insects. This leads to paralysis and insect death.
Benefits and Advantages
Applied in entomology studies, sodium‑channel pharmacology, insecticide resistance assays and pest‑control modelling.
Side Effects and Risks
Potential neurotoxicity, skin tingling, respiratory irritation and environmental toxicity to aquatic species.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C25H22ClNO3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 419.9 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 51630-58-1 |
| Storage Condition | Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, food and feedstuffs |
| Solubility | Solubility at 20 °C (g/L): acetone >450; chloroform >450; methanol >450; hexane 77 |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | fenvalerate; 51630-58-1; Phenvalerate; Pydrin; Sumicidin |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | [cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl] 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutanoate |
| InChl Key | NYPJDWWKZLNGGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C25H22ClNO3/c1-17(2)24(18-11-13-20(26)14-12-18)25(28)30-23(16-27)19-7-6-10-22(15-19)29-21-8-4-3-5-9-21/h3-15,17,23-24H,1-2H3 |
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