Description
Common name
Cypermethrin
Other name
Iupac name
(RS)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1RS,3RS;1RS,3SR)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2=
-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Roth:
(RS)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1RS)-cis-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2=
-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Formulation type
95%TC
10%EC
5%EC
CAS No.
[52315-07-8]
Molecular formula
C22H19Cl2NO3
Molar Mass
416.30
Mode of Action
Non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. Also
exhibits anti-feeding action. Good residual activity on treated
plants.
Uses
Control of a wide range of insects, especially Lepidoptera, but
also Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, and other classes, in fruit
(including citrus), vines, vegetables, potatoes, cucurbits,
lettuce, capsicums, tomatoes, cereals, maize, soya beans, cotton,
coffee, cocoa, rice, pecans, oilseed rape, beet, ornamentals,
forestry, etc. Control of flies and other insects in animal houses;
and mosquitoes, cockroaches, houseflies and other insect pests in
public health. Also used as an animal ectoparasiticide
