Description
Type
Insecticide
Common name
Lambda-cyhalothrin
Other name
Iupac name
A reaction product comprising equal quantities of
(S)-a-cyano**-phenoxybenzyl
(Z)-(1R,3R)**-(*-chloro*3,3,*-trifluoroprop**-enyl)*2,*-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
and (R)-a-cyano**-phenoxybenzyl
(Z)-(1S,3S)**-(*-chloro*3,3,*-trifluoroprop**-enyl)*2,*-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Roth: (S)-a-cyano**-phenoxybenzyl
(Z)-(1R)-cis**-(*-chloro*3,3,*-trifluoropropenyl)*2,*-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
and (R)-a-cyano**-phenoxybenzyl
(Z)-(1S)-cis**-(*-chloro*3,3,*-trifluoropropenyl)*2,*-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
(1:1)
Chemical Abstracts name
[1a(S*),3a(Z)]-(?-cyano(*-phenoxyphenyl)methyl
*-(*-chloro*3,3,*-trifluoro**-propenyl)*2,*-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Formulation type
*8%TC
5%EC
2.5%EC
CAS No.
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Molecular formula
C*3H*9ClF3NO3
Molar Mass
**9.9
Mode of Action
Non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action, and
repellent properties. Gives rapid knockdown and long residual
activity.
Uses
Control of a wide spectrum of insect pests, e.g. aphids, Colorado
beetles, thrips, Lepidoptera larvae, Coleoptera larvae and adults,
etc., in cereals, hops, ornamentals, potatoes, vegetables, cotton,
and other crops. Provides good control of insect-borne plant
viruses, at **5 g/ha. Also used for control of insect pests in
public health.
