Tetramethrin

Tetramethrin
IUPAC name (1,3-dioxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoindol-2-yl)methyl-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number	7696-12-0 Y
PubChem	83975
ChemSpider	75773 Y
UNII	Z72930Q46K Y
KEGG	D07368 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:39397 Y
ATC code	P03BA04,QP53AC13
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C1\C3=C(/C(=O)N1COC(=O)C2C(\C=C(/C)C)C2(C)C)CCCC3
InChI InChI=1S/C19H25NO4/c1-11(2)9-14-15(19(14,3)4)18(23)24-10-20-16(21)12-7-5-6-8-13(12)17(20)22/h9,14-15H,5-8,10H2,1-4H3 Y Key: CXBMCYHAMVGWJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C19H25NO4/c1-11(2)9-14-15(19(14,3)4)18(23)24-10-20-16(21)12-7-5-6-8-13(12)17(20)22/h9,14-15H,5-8,10H2,1-4H3 Key: CXBMCYHAMVGWJQ-UHFFFAOYAA
Properties
Molecular formula	C19H25NO4
Molar mass	331.406 g/mol
Melting point	65-80 °C
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Tetramethrin is a potent synthetic insecticide in the pyrethroid family. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 65-80 °C. The commercial product is a mixture of stereoisomers.

It is commonly used as an insecticide, and affects the insect's nervous system. It is found in many household insecticide products.

External links

• Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids Fact Sheet - National Pesticide Information Center
• Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids Pesticide Information Profile - Extension Toxicology Network