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PIRETRINA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pyrethroid
1, record 1, English, pyrethroid
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pyrethroid insecticide 2, record 1, English, pyrethroid%20insecticide
correct
- synthetic pyrethrin 3, record 1, English, synthetic%20pyrethrin
correct
- synthetic pyrethroid 4, record 1, English, synthetic%20pyrethroid
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various synthetic compounds related to and resembling in insecticidal properties the pyrethrins. 5, record 1, English, - pyrethroid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pyréthroïde
1, record 1, French, pyr%C3%A9thro%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pyréthrinoïde 2, record 1, French, pyr%C3%A9thrino%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
- pyréthrine de synthèse 3, record 1, French, pyr%C3%A9thrine%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
- pyrethrinoïde de synthèse 4, record 1, French, pyrethrino%C3%AFde%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de la famille des pesticides naturels produits par le pyrèthre. 5, record 1, French, - pyr%C3%A9thro%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis quelques années, de nombreuses équipes de chimistes ont cherché à modifier la formule des pyréthrines naturelles de manière à conserver ou augmenter leur efficacité insecticide tout en augmentant considérablement leur durée d'action. Ces substances synthétiques, inspirées de la structure des composés naturels, sont appelées pyréthrinoïdes (et parfois aussi pyréthroïdes, par analogie avec le terme anglais «pyrethroid»). 6, record 1, French, - pyr%C3%A9thro%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proches d'une substance naturelle extraite de la fleur de pyrèthre, ces pyréthrinoïdes sont très peu toxiques et actifs à très faible dose. 5, record 1, French, - pyr%C3%A9thro%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pyréthroïdes incluent, entre autres, la perméthrine, la chlorméthrine, la brométhrine et le fenvalérate. 7, record 1, French, - pyr%C3%A9thro%C3%AFde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- piretroide
1, record 1, Spanish, piretroide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Derivado sintético de piretrina. 1, record 1, Spanish, - piretroide
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pyrethrin II
1, record 2, English, pyrethrin%20II
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 3-(3-methoxy-2-methyl- 3-oxo-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid 2-methyl-4-oxo- 3-(2,4-pentadienyl)- 2-cyclopenten-1-yl ester 2, record 2, English, 3%2D%283%2Dmethoxy%2D2%2Dmethyl%2D%203%2Doxo%2D1%2Dpropenyl%29%2D2%2C2%2Ddimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic%20acid%202%2Dmethyl%2D4%2Doxo%2D%203%2D%282%2C4%2Dpentadienyl%29%2D%202%2Dcyclopenten%2D1%2Dyl%20ester
- chrysanthemumdicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester pyrethrolone ester 2, record 2, English, chrysanthemumdicarboxylic%20acid%20monomethyl%20ester%20pyrethrolone%20ester
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pyrethrolone ester of chrysanthemumdicarboxylic acid. One of the four primary active insecticidal ingredients of pyrethrum flowers. 3, record 2, English, - pyrethrin%20II
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C22H28O5 4, record 2, English, - pyrethrin%20II
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pyréthrine II
1, record 2, French, pyr%C3%A9thrine%20II
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pyréthrine 2 2, record 2, French, pyr%C3%A9thrine%202
feminine noun
- chrysanthème dicarboxylate de méthyle et de pyréthrolone 2, record 2, French, chrysanth%C3%A8me%20dicarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%20et%20de%20pyr%C3%A9throlone
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éther de la pyréthrolone et de l'acide chrysanthème-dicarboxylique. 2, record 2, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20II
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«PYRÉTHRINE» : Principe vermicide et insecticide du pyrèthre de Dalmatie. Il y a deux pyréthrines, qui sont des esters de la pyréthrolone avec l'acide chrysanthémique (pyréthrine I) et avec l'acide chrysanthèmedicarboxylique (pyréthrine II). Les pyréthrines sont utilisées en thérapeutique vétérinaire et en phytopharmacie. Elles figurent dans les shampooings antiparasitaires. 3, record 2, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20II
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usage : Insecticide. 4, record 2, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20II
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C22H28O5 5, record 2, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20II
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- piretrina II
1, record 2, Spanish, piretrina%20II
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la piretrina II [es un éster] del ácido pirétrico(monometiléster del crisantén-dicarboxílico). 1, record 2, Spanish, - piretrina%20II
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C22H28O5 2, record 2, Spanish, - piretrina%20II
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pyrethrin I
1, record 3, English, pyrethrin%20I
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 2,2-dimenthyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl) cyclopropanecarboxylic acid 2-methyl-4-oxo- 3-(2,4-pentadienyl)-2-cylopenten- 1-yl ester 2, record 3, English, 2%2C2%2Ddimenthyl%2D3%2D%282%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dpropenyl%29%20cyclopropanecarboxylic%20acid%202%2Dmethyl%2D4%2Doxo%2D%203%2D%282%2C4%2Dpentadienyl%29%2D2%2Dcylopenten%2D%201%2Dyl%20ester
- chrysanthemummonocarboxylic acid pyrethrolone ester 2, record 3, English, chrysanthemummonocarboxylic%20acid%20pyrethrolone%20ester
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pyrethrolone ester of chrysanthemummonnocarboxylic acid. Most potent insecticidal ingredient of pyrethrum flowers. ... Uses: Household insecticide (flies, mosquitoes, garden insects, etc.); treatment of paper bags for shipping cereals, etc. 3, record 3, English, - pyrethrin%20I
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C21H28O3 4, record 3, English, - pyrethrin%20I
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pyréthrine I
1, record 3, French, pyr%C3%A9thrine%20I
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chrysanthèmemonocarboxylate de pyréthrolone 2, record 3, French, chrysanth%C3%A8memonocarboxylate%20de%20pyr%C3%A9throlone
masculine noun
- chrysantanthèmemonocarboxylate de méthyl 2 (pentadiényl 2'4') 3 cyclopentanone 4 2, record 3, French, chrysantanth%C3%A8memonocarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%202%20%28pentadi%C3%A9nyl%202%274%27%29%203%20cyclopentanone%204
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éther de la pyréthrolone et de l'acide chrysanthème-monocarboxylique. 3, record 3, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20I
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«PYRÉTHRINE» : Principe vermicide et insecticide du pyrèthre de Dalmatie. Il y a deux pyréthrines, qui sont des esters de la pyréthrolone avec l'acide chrysanthémique (pyréthrine I) et avec l'acide chrysanthèmedicarboxylique (pyréthrine II). Les pyréthrines sont utilisées en thérapeutique vétérinaire et en phytopharmacie. Elles figurent dans les shampooings antiparasitaires. 4, record 3, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20I
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C21H28O3 5, record 3, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine%20I
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- piretrina I
1, record 3, Spanish, piretrina%20I
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La piretrina I [es un éster] del ácido crisantémico(crisantén-monocarboxílico) [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - piretrina%20I
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C21H28O3 2, record 3, Spanish, - piretrina%20I
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Crop Protection
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pyrethrin
1, record 4, English, pyrethrin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two oily liquid esters ... of pyrethrolone having high insecticidal properties and occurring esp. in pyrethrum flowers - called also respectively pyrethrin I, pyrethrin II. 2, record 4, English, - pyrethrin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pyréthrine
1, record 4, French, pyr%C3%A9thrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Principe vermicide et insecticide du pyrèthre de Dalmatie. (Il y a deux pyréthrines, qui sont des esters de la pyréthrolone avec l'acide chrysanthémique (pytéthrine I) et avec l'acide chrysanthèmedicarboxylique (pyréthrine II). Les puréthrines sont utilisées en thérapeutique vétérinaire et en phytopharmacie. Elles figurent dans les shampooings antiparasitaires.) 2, record 4, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La poudre de «fleurs», ou capitules, de pyrèthre, extraite de Pyrethrum cinerariaefolium, doit ses propriétés à un mélange de pyréthrines, substances très toxiques pour les animaux à sang froid et peu toxiques pour l'homme et les animaux à sang chaud, d'où l'emploi de cette poudre comme insecticide et comme parasiticide. 2, record 4, French, - pyr%C3%A9thrine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- piretrina
1, record 4, Spanish, piretrina
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extracto de la flor del piretro, perteneciente a la familia de los crisantemos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - piretrina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chrysanthemum flower 1, record 5, English, chrysanthemum%20flower
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pyrethrum flower 2, record 5, English, pyrethrum%20flower
correct
- insect flower 3, record 5, English, insect%20flower
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Chinese traded this special chrysanthemum [pyrethrum daisy] in dried form along the silk Route and into Europe where it became popular as a lice and flea repellent. By the 1800s crushed pyrthrum flowers were a commonly found ingredient in European pharamacies. 4, record 5, English, - chrysanthemum%20flower
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Natural product collected directly from the plant Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, or Chrysanthemum coccineum (Chrysanthemum roseum). 3, record 5, English, - chrysanthemum%20flower
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fleur de chrysanthème
1, record 5, French, fleur%20de%20chrysanth%C3%A8me
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fleur de pyrèthre 1, record 5, French, fleur%20de%20pyr%C3%A8thre
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit naturel prélevé directement sur le végétal Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, ou sur Chrysanthemum coccineum (Chrysanthemum roseum). 1, record 5, French, - fleur%20de%20chrysanth%C3%A8me
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- flor de pelitre
1, record 5, Spanish, flor%20de%20pelitre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- flor de piretro 2, record 5, Spanish, flor%20de%20piretro
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El uso de las flores de pelitre comenzó en Persia de donde pasó al Cáucaso, introduciéndose en Europa a principios del siglo XIX. Se utilizaban las flores de pelitre secas y pulverizadas como insecticida, a partir de ellas se obtiene un insecticida conocido como piretrina. 3, record 5, Spanish, - flor%20de%20pelitre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Producto natural recogido directamente de la planta Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium o de Chrysanthemum coccineum (Chrysanthemum roseum). 4, record 5, Spanish, - flor%20de%20pelitre
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