Deltamethrin
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Deltamethrin is a pyrethroid ester insecticide. Deltamethrin plays a key role in controlling malaria vectors, and is used in the manufacture of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets; however, resistance of mosquitos and bed bugs to deltamethrin has seen a widespread increase.
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Preferred IUPAC name
(S)-Cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromoethen-1-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate | |
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6746312 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.052.943 |
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UN number | 3349 |
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C22H19Br2NO3 | |
Molar mass | 505.206 g·mol−1 |
Density | 1.5 g cm−3 |
Melting point | 98 °C (208 °F; 371 K) |
Boiling point | 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) |
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P03BA03 (WHO) QP53AC11 (WHO) | |
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H301, H331, H410 | |
P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P301+P310, P304+P340, P311, P321, P330, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Deltamethrin is toxic to aquatic life, particularly fish. Although generally considered safe to use around humans, it is still neurotoxic. It is an allergen and causes asthma in some people.