bifenthrin
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Chemical data
- Formula
- C23H22ClF3O2
- Molecular weight
- 422.9 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- (2-methyl-3-phenylphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- +422.126042
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- P366
- insecticide
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Chemical properties
- Toxicity
- Toxicodynamics
- Toxicokinetics
- Biotransformation
- Toxicology
- Toxicity in animals
- Toxicity in humans
- Carcinogenicity
- Potential for neurotoxicity
- Regulation
- Use
- Products
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Bifenthrin is a pyrethroid insecticide. It is widely used against ant infestations.
==Chemical properties== Bifenthrin is poorly soluble in water and often remains in soil. Its residual half-life in soil is between 7 days and 8 months, depending on the soil type, with a low mobility in most soil types. Bifenthrin has the longest known residual time in soil of insecticides currently on the market. It is a white, waxy solid with a faint sweet smell. It is chemically synthesized in various forms, including powder, granules and pellets. However, it is not naturally occurring.