BIFENTHRIN is a fourth generation pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide that affects the nervous systems of target pests. It is used in horticulture and public health against (including but not limited to) caterpillars, grasshoppers, fleas, ants, cockroaches, moths, beetles, mites, aphids, thrips, scales, termites, mosquitoes, scorpions, wasps, and spiders. |
COMMON NAME | Bifenthrin |
CLASS | Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide |
CHEMICAL NAMES IUPAC CA | 2-methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl (Z)-(1RS,3RS)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1 -enyI)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate (2-methyl[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yOmethyl 3-R1Z)-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propeny1)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate |
EMPIRICAL FORMULA | C23H22CIF3O2 |
MOLECULAR MASS | 423.0 |
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE |  |
CAS NUMBER | 82657-04-3 |
CIPAC CODE NUMBER | 415 |
SPECIFICATION | TEST | SPECIFICATION |
Description | off-white to pale tan crystalline Powder free from extraneous material |
Bifenthrin content % w/w | ≥ 98.00 |
Acidity as H2SO4 % w/w | ≤ 0.20 |
TOXICITY | Oral LD50 (m, rats) 54.5 mg/kg b.w. Dermal LD50 (m, rats) > 2000 mg/kg b.w. Inhalation LC50 (4h), (m,rats) > 0.80 mg/l b.w. |
SHELF LIFE | 2 YEARS |
PACKING | UN APPROVED HDPE/FIBER DRUMS – 25 KG |
FORMULATIONS | EC, GR, SC, UL, WP |