Transfluthrin

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Transfluthrin
IUPAC name (1R,3S)-3-(2,2-Dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl ester
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 656612
SMILES CC1(C(C1C(=O)OCC2=C(C(=CC(=C2F)F)F)F)C=C(Cl)Cl)C
Properties
Molecular formula C15H12Cl2F4O2
Molar mass 371.15 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Transfluthrin is a fast-acting pyrethroid insecticide with low persistency. It has the molecular formula C15H12Cl2F4O2. Transfluthrin can be used in the indoor environment against flies, mosquitoes and cockroaches. It is a relatively volatile substance and acts as a contact and inhalation agent. Baygon claims that "it does not have any residual effect". Ironically, this is contradicted by another of the company's products, Outdoor & Spider Surface Spray, which promises a "6 months protective barrier," and contains 0.4g/kg of transfluthrin.[1] The baygon spray also contains propoxur. It is likely this (which is assumedly the residual component) which may last up to 6 months.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Outdoor & Spider Surface Spray" Packaging, 2006
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