Methyl 3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS: 61898-95-1

Ref. 3D-FM130320

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
• Synonyms: cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

Methyl 3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate is a pyrethroid insecticide. It is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate and applied to the soil surface or injected into the root zone of plants. This insecticide is also used in combination with other pesticides to provide broad spectrum control of insect pests. Methyl 3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate is chemically synthesized from 2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzodioxole and chloroacetic acid. The mechanism of action for this pesticide is not well understood but may be due to its ability to inhibit hydrolase enzymes. This product also has a low toxicity on mammals and birds that are exposed orally or through inhalation at high concentrations.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 223.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂Cl₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12Cl2O2/c1-9(2)5(4-6(10)11)7(9)8(12)13-3/h4-5,7H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=QJOOIMSFFIUFKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1C(C=C(Cl)Cl)C1(C)C