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Record 1 2012-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C21H20Cl2O3
formula, see observation
52645-53-1
CAS number
DEF

A synthetic pyrethroid contact insecticide, more stable to light and at least as active as the natural pyrethrins, which is particularly effective against lepidoptera but also effective against coleoptera, aphids and whiteflies, and which is relatively toxic to fish and bees but of low toxicity to birds and mammals.

OBS

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

permethrin: common name.

OBS

cis-; trans-: These prefixes must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C21H20Cl2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C21H20Cl2O3
formula, see observation
52645-53-1
CAS number
OBS

3-(2,2-dichloroéthényl)-2,2-diméthylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate de (3-phénoxyphényl)méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

perméthrine : désignation commune.

OBS

cis-; trans-: Ces préfixes s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C21H20Cl2O3

Spanish

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