Lambda-cyhalothrin
| Specification | |
| Active Ingredient | 95% min. |
| Appearance |
dark brown/green solidified melt. |
| Physical and chemical properties | |
| Chemical Name |
[1α(S*),3α(Z)]-(?-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate |
| Empirical Formula |
C23H19ClF3NO3 |
| Molecular Weight |
449.9 |
| Structural Formula |
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| Melting point |
47.5-48.5 ºC |
| Solubility |
In water 0.005 mg/l (20 °C). In acetone, methanol, toluene, hexane, ethyl acetate >500 g/l. |
| Vapor pressure |
2 x10-4 mPa (20 ºC, est.); 2 x10-1 mPa (60 ºC |
| Formulations |
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95%TC, 2.5%EC, 10%WP
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| Application |
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Non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action, and repellent properties. Gives rapid knockdown and long residual activity. Control of a wide spectrum of insect pests, e.g. aphids, Colorado beetles, thrips, Lepidoptera larvae, Coleoptera larvae and adults, etc., in cereals, hops, ornamentals, potatoes, vegetables, cotton, and other crops. Provides good control of insect-borne plant viruses, at 2-5 g/ha. Also used for control of insect pests in public health.
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