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Avermectin

Also known as Abamectin/Avermectin, 2-yl]oxy}-5,11',13',22'-tetramethyl-5,6-dihydro-3',7',1, 2-yl]oxy}-5,11',13',22'-tetramethyl-5,6-dihydro-3',7',19'-trioxaspiro[pyran-2,6'-tetracyclo[15.6.1.1^{4,8}.0^{20,24}]pentacosane]-10',14',16',22'-tetraen-2'-one

CAS 73989-17-0Formula C48H72O14Molar mass 873.09 g/mol
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Avermectin chemical structure, C48H72O14, CAS 73989-17-0
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
73989-17-0
Formula
C48H72O14
Molar mass
873.09 g/mol
HS code
293220
Category
Insecticides and acaricides

What is Avermectin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

avermectin B1a has been reported in Streptomyces avermitilis.

Identifiers

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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-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
CAS number
73989-17-0 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C48H72O14
InChIKey
RRZXIRBKKLTSOM-VDYLCOMISA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C48H72O14/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/h12-15,17-19,25-26,28,30-31,33-45,49-50,52H,11,16,20-24H2,1-10H3/b13-12+,27-15+,32-14+/t25?,26-,28-,30-,31-,33+,34-,35-,36-,37-,38-,39-,40+,41-,42-,43+,44-,45+,47+,48+/m0/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
Isomeric SMILES
CCC(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

Synonyms

  • Abamectin/Avermectin
  • 2-yl]oxy}-5,11',13',22'-tetramethyl-5,6-dihydro-3',7',1
  • 2-yl]oxy}-5,11',13',22'-tetramethyl-5,6-dihydro-3',7',19'-trioxaspiro[pyran-2,6'-tetracyclo[15.6.1.1^{4,8}.0^{20,24}]pentacosane]-10',14',16',22'-tetraen-2'-one
  • 9'-trioxaspiro[pyran-2,6'-tetracyclo[15.6.1.1^{4,8}.0^{20,24}]pentacosane]-10',14',16',22'-tetraen-2'-one

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
873.09 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
872.4922 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.38calc.
Topological polar surface area
170.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
14calc.
Rotatable bonds
8calc.
Heavy atoms
62calc.
Rings
7calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.77calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
20calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 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

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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

Pharmacological actions

  • Anthelmintics
  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Excitatory Amino Acid Agonists
  • Insecticides

Roles

  • bacterial metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Avermectin 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 Avermectin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Avermectin?

avermectin B1a has been reported in Streptomyces avermitilis.

What is the CAS number of Avermectin?

The CAS registry number of Avermectin is 73989-17-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Avermectin?

The molecular formula of Avermectin is C48H72O14 and its molar mass is 873.09 g/mol.

What is Avermectin used for?

Known uses and roles of Avermectin include insecticides in agriculture and crop protection, bacterial metabolite, metabolite, prokaryotic metabolite, anthelmintics and 3 more.

Is Avermectin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Avermectin is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Avermectin?

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

Where can I buy Avermectin?

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