| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-[(1Z)-2-cyanoethenyl]-2,2-dimethyl-, (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl ester, (1R,3R)- | [CAS]
3061364-30-2 | [Synonyms]
Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-[(1Z)-2-cyanoethenyl]-2,2-dimethyl-, (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl ester, (1R,3R)- | [Molecular Formula]
C16H13F4NO2 | [MOL File]
3061364-30-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
327.27 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Production Methods]
Vinylfluthrin is synthesised through a multi-step process that begins with the preparation of the (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol intermediate. This compound is esterified with (1R,3R)-3-[(1Z)-2-cyanoethenyl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid, forming the active ester linkage that defines vinylfluthrin’s insecticidal properties. The synthesis requires precise control of stereochemistry to ensure the formation of the (1R,3R)-enantiomer and the Z-isomer of the cyanoethenyl group. | [Mechanism of action]
Unreported as yet but pyrethroids work by modulating sodium channels in insect nerve cells, causing hyperexcitation, paralysis, and death | [Pesticide Type]
Insecticide |
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