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Abamectin

Also known as Avomec, Abamectina, Abamectine

CAS 71751-41-2Formula C95H142O28Molar mass 1,732.15 g/molEC 615-339-5
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe), Serious health hazard, Hazardous to the environment 166 suppliers listed
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Abamectin chemical structure, C95H142O28, CAS 71751-41-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Off-white to yellow crystals from methanol
Melting point
150 to 155
Density
1.16 at 21 °C
Solubility
In water, 1.21 mg/L at 25 °C
HS code
293220
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
UN number
UN 2811
Illustrative photo, off-white powder in an open kraft paper sack in a chemical plant
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is Abamectin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Abamectin appears as odorless off-white to yellow crystals from methanol. Does not hydrolyze in water at pH 3, 5, 7. Used as an acaricide and insecticide.

Abamectin is an avermectin.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
(1'R,2R,3S,4'S,6S,8'R,10'E,12'S,13'S,14'E,16'E,20'R,21'R,24'S)-2-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-21',24'-dihydroxy-12'-[(2R,4S,5S,6S)-5-[(2S,4S,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-4-methoxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,11',13',22'-tetramethylspiro[2,3-dihydropyran-6,6'-3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene]-2'-one, (1'R,2R,3S,4'S,6S,8'R,10'E,12'S,13'S,14'E,16'E,20'R,21'R,24'S)-21',24'-dihydroxy-12'-[(2R,4S,5S,6S)-5-[(2S,4S,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-4-methoxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,11',13',22'-tetramethyl-2-propan-2-ylspiro[2,3-dihydropyran-6,6'-3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene]-2'-one
CAS number
71751-41-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
615-339-5
Molecular formula
C95H142O28
InChIKey
IBSREHMXUMOFBB-JFUDTMANSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C48H72O14.C47H70O14/c1-11-25(2)43-28(5)17-18-47(62-43)23-34-20-33(61-47)16-15-27(4)42(26(3)13-12-14-32-24-55-45-40(49)29(6)19-35(46(51)58-34)48(32,45)52)59-39-22-37(54-10)44(31(8)57-39)60-38-21-36(53-9)41(50)30(7)56-38;1-24(2)41-27(5)16-17-46(61-41)22-33-19-32(60-46)15-14-26(4)42(25(3)12-11-13-31-23-54-44-39(48)28(6)18-34(45(50)57-33)47(31,44)51)58-38-21-36(53-10)43(30(8)56-38)59-37-20-35(52-9)40(49)29(7)55-37/h12-15,17-19,25-26,28,30-31,33-45,49-50,52H,11,16,20-24H2,1-10H3;11-14,16-18,24-25,27,29-30,32-44,48-49,51H,15,19-23H2,1-10H3/b13-12+,27-15+,32-14+;12-11+,26-14+,31-13+/t25-,26-,28-,30-,31-,33+,34-,35-,36-,37-,38-,39-,40+,41-,42-,43+,44-,45+,47+,48+;25-,27-,29-,30-,32+,33-,34-,35-,36-,37-,38-,39+,40-,41+,42-,43-,44+,46+,47+/m00/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C)C1OC2(C=CC1C)CC1CC(CC=C(C)C(OC3CC(OC)C(OC4CC(OC)C(O)C(C)O4)C(C)O3)C(C)C=CC=C3COC4C(O)C(C)=CC(C(=O)O1)C34O)O2.COC1CC(OC2C(C)OC(OC3C(C)=CCC4CC(CC5(C=CC(C)C(C(C)C)O5)O4)OC(=O)C4C=C(C)C(O)C5OCC(=CC=CC3C)C45O)CC2OC)OC(C)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
CC[C@H](C)[C@@H]1[C@H](C=C[C@@]2(O1)C[C@@H]3C[C@H](O2)C/C=C(/[C@H]([C@H](/C=C/C=C/4\CO[C@H]5[C@@]4([C@@H](C=C([C@H]5O)C)C(=O)O3)O)C)O[C@H]6C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O6)C)O[C@H]7C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O7)C)O)OC)OC)\C)C.C[C@H]1/C=C/C=C/2\CO[C@H]3[C@@]2([C@@H](C=C([C@H]3O)C)C(=O)O[C@H]4C[C@@H](C/C=C(/[C@H]1O[C@H]5C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O5)C)O[C@H]6C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O6)C)O)OC)OC)\C)O[C@]7(C4)C=C[C@@H]([C@H](O7)C(C)C)C)O

Synonyms

  • Avomec
  • Abamectina
  • Abamectine
  • Bovitin
  • Doratect
  • Duomectin
  • Duotin
  • Agri-Mek
  • Abamectinum
  • Agrimek
  • Vertimec
  • Affirm
  • Zephyr
  • Avid
  • MK 936
  • Avermectin B(sub 1)
  • vertimec 18EC
  • AVID EC
  • Endecto
  • Parafoil
  • Vertimil
  • Zectin
  • Enzec
  • Enzek
  • 80% Abamectin Component B1A / 20% Abamectin Component B1B
Show all 30 synonyms
  • Avermectin B1
  • Abamectin?
  • Avermectin B1, MK-936, Agri-Mek, Avid, Zephyr, Mixture of abamectin B1a and B1b
  • Avermectin B1 (Standard)
  • AbaMectin (AverMectin B1)(FDA)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Off-white to yellow crystals from methanolexp.
Odour
Odorlessexp.
Melting point
150 to 155exp.
Density
1.16 at 21 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 1.21 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.
Vapour pressure
1.5 × 10⁻⁹ mm Hg at 20 °Cexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
1,732.15 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
1,730.9688 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
10.36calc.
Topological polar surface area
340.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
6calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
28calc.
Rotatable bonds
15calc.
Heavy atoms
123calc.
Rings
14calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.77calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
39calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (4 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1OC2CC(CC=CC(OC3CCC(OC4CCCCO4)CO3)CC=CC=C3COC4CC=CC1C34)OC1(C=CCCO1)C2

O=C1OC2CC(CC=CC(OC3CCC(OC4CCCCO4)CO3)CC=CC=C3COC4CC=CC1C34)OC1(C=CCCO1)C2

7 rings, 45 atoms.

46 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)
GHS08: Serious health hazard
Serious health hazard
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H300Fatal if swallowed.
  • H330Fatal if inhaled.
  • H361dSuspected of damaging the unborn child.
  • H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (20)
  • P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
  • P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
  • P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
UN number
UN 2811

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Registered chemical alternative for chlorpyrifos for home use products to control pests such as ants, crickets and cockroaches.

Acaricide, insecticide.

Acaricide, miticide, insecticide, seed treatment/protectant.

Pharmacological actions

  • Anthelmintics
  • Insecticides

Roles

  • antibiotic nematicide
  • antibiotic pesticide
  • antimicrobial agent
  • nematicide
  • pesticide

Functional uses

  • Biocide

How it is made

Abamectin is a natural product of the soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis from which it is obtained by fermentation

Isoln from Streptomyces avermitilis: G. Albers-Schoenberg et al., German patent 2717040, eidem, United States of America patent 4310519 (1977, 1982 both to Merck & Co.).

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Europe

  • EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)
    Index no: 606-143-00-0[1]

Health and food

  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmetics
    Name: Abamectin (combination of avermectin B1a and avermectin B1b) (ISO) [1], Avermectin B1a [2], Ref no: 1548, Annex ref: II/1548

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Abamectin is traded under.

HS 2932.20Indicative HS code

Lactones

World exports in 2024
$1.97B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China56.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.4%
  3. Germany7.3%
Top importers
  1. United States14.2%
  2. India * partner reported13.5%
  3. Brazil8.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Abamectin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Abamectin, based on the data on this page

What is Abamectin?

Abamectin appears as odorless off-white to yellow crystals from methanol. Does not hydrolyze in water at pH 3, 5, 7. Used as an acaricide and insecticide.

What is the CAS number of Abamectin?

The CAS registry number of Abamectin is 71751-41-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Abamectin?

The molecular formula of Abamectin is C95H142O28 and its molar mass is 1,732.15 g/mol.

What is Abamectin used for?

Registered chemical alternative for chlorpyrifos for home use products to control pests such as ants, crickets and cockroaches. Acaricide, insecticide. Acaricide, miticide, insecticide, seed treatment/protectant.

Is Abamectin hazardous?

Abamectin carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: fatal if swallowed, fatal if inhaled, suspected of damaging the unborn child. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Abamectin?

Abamectin is usually classified under HS code 293220 (Lactones). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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