NOMENCLATURE
Common name cyfluthrin
IUPAC name
[(R)-cyano-[4-fluoro-3-(phenoxy)phenyl]methyl] (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate
Chemical Abstracts name
cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate (unstated stereochemistry)
CAS RN [68359-37-5]
APPLICATIONS
Mode of action
a synthetic fluorinated pyrethroid insecticide
Uses
Control of eggs and young motile stages (but not adults) of Panonychus ulmi and Tetranychus spp. An insecticide effective against many pests, especially Lepidoptera, Coteoptera, Homoptera and Hemiptera on cereals, cotton, fruit and vegetables; also against migratory locusts and grasshoppers. For agricultural uses, applied at 15-40 g/ha. Used against Btattellidae, Culicidae and Muscidae in public health situations, stored products, domestic use and animal health. It has a rapid knockdown effect and long-lasting residual activity.
Formulation types
Cyfluthrin 93%TC
Cyfluthrin 5%EC
Cyfluthrin 5%EW
Cyfluthrin 2.5%CS
Packing details
10ML ~200L for liquid formulations, 1G~25KG for solid formulations |
