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2-(2-(BUTOXY)ETHOXY)ETHYL THIOCYANATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
C9H17NO2S
formula, see observation
NCS-CH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
112-56-1
CAS number
DEF

... a contact insecticide and knockdown agent in mosquito control and household and industrial sprays.

OBS

Lethane is a trade name, according to the Pesticide section from the Farm Chemicals Handbook.

OBS

2-(2-butoxyéthoxy)ethyl thiocyanate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: C9H17NO2S or NCS-CH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3-CH3

Key term(s)
  • beta-butoxy-b’-thiocyanodiethyl ether

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H17NO2S
formula, see observation
NCS-CH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
112-56-1
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une huile brunâtre, utilisé comme insecticide.

OBS

thiocyanate de 2-(2-butoxyéthoxy)éthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Lethane : appellation commerciale.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C9H17NO2S ou NCS-CH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3-CH3

Spanish

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