Fenpropathrin

Agent Name
Fenpropathrin
CAS Number
39515-41-8
Formula
C22-H23-N-O3
Major Category
Pesticides
Fenpropathrin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; Danimen; Danitol; Danitol Fiori; Fenpropanate; Herald; Kilumal; Meiothrin; Meothrin; Miothrin; OMS-1999; Rody; S 3206; SD 41706; Smash; Tame; WL 41706; XE-938; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2,2,3,3-tetramethyl-, cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester; alpha-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; 2,2,3,3-Tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester; Ortho Danitol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids
Description
Pale yellow liquid; [Merck Index] Yellowish-brown liquid or solid; mp = 45-50 deg C; [HSDB] Yellow to brown liquid or solid (purity and temperature dependent); [CAMEO] Yellow-brown liquid or solid (depends on storage); mp = 45-50 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as insecticide and acaricide for fruits, vines, vegetables, ornamentals, cotton, field crops, and greenhouses; [HSDB]
Comments
In high-dose animal studies, causes tremor, ataxia, rigidity, and liver changes; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Pyrethrum."
Restricted
Banned in the EU for use as pesticide for plant protection and other pesticides including biocides; [eChemPortal: ESIS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.48E-06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 19,070,000 mg/m3/4h

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: