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Fenpropathrin

Also known as Meothrin, Rody, Danimen

CAS 39515-41-8Formula C22H23NO3Molar mass 349.43 g/molEC 254-485-0
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe), Hazardous to the environment 26 suppliers listed
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Fenpropathrin chemical structure, C22H23NO3, CAS 39515-41-8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

What buyers check first

All properties
Appearance
Pale yellow oil
Melting point
45 to 50
Density
1.15 @ 25 °C
Solubility
In water, 1.41 × 10⁻² mg/l @ 25 °C.
HS code
292690
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
UN number
UN 2811
Illustrative photo, golden oil with amber dropper bottles on a laboratory bench
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is Fenpropathrin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Fenpropathrin is a cyclopropanecarboxylate ester obtained by formal condensation between 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid and cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methanol. It has a role as an agrochemical, a pyrethroid ester insecticide and a pyrethroid ester acaricide. It is an aromatic ether and a cyclopropanecarboxylate ester. It is functionally related to a 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
[cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl] 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate
CAS number
39515-41-8 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 64257-84-7
EC number
254-485-0
Molecular formula
C22H23NO3
UNII
87BH96P0MX
MDL number
MFCD00144305
InChIKey
XQUXKZZNEFRCAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H23NO3/c1-21(2)19(22(21,3)4)20(24)26-18(14-23)15-9-8-12-17(13-15)25-16-10-6-5-7-11-16/h5-13,18-19H,1-4H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC1(C(C1(C)C)C(=O)OC(C#N)C2=CC(=CC=C2)OC3=CC=CC=C3)C

Synonyms

  • Meothrin
  • Rody
  • Danimen
  • Danitol
  • Fenpropanate
  • Kilumal
  • Meiothrin
  • Miothrin
  • Herald
  • Smash
  • Danitol Fiori
  • Ortho Danitol
  • (+-)-Fenpropathrin
  • 2,2,3,3-Tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester
  • Fenpropathrine
  • Cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
  • SD 41706
  • WL 41706
  • Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2,2,3,3-tetramethyl-, cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester
  • Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
  • alpha-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
  • (RS)-alpha-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
  • cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate
  • [cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl] 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate
  • [cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl] 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Show all 35 synonyms
  • alpha-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl 2,2,3,3-tetramethyl-1-cyclopropanecarboxylate
  • Danitrol
  • XE 938
  • Fenpropathrin solution
  • (.+/-.)-Fenpropathrin
  • (+/-)-Fenpropathrin
  • Xquxkzznefrcaw-uhfffaoysa-
  • Fenpropathrin, analytical standard
  • Fenpropathrin 10 microg/mL in Isooctane
  • Fenpropathrin 100 microg/mL in Isooctane

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
Pale yellow oilexp.
Melting point
45 to 50exp.
Density
1.15 @ 25 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 1.41 × 10⁻² mg/l @ 25 °C.exp.
Vapour pressure
5.48 × 10⁻⁶ mm Hg @ 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
349.43 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
349.1678 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.27calc.
Topological polar surface area
59.32 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
26calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.36calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)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=C(OCc1cccc(Oc2ccccc2)c1)C1CC1

O=C(OCc1cccc(Oc2ccccc2)c1)C1CC1

3 rings, 20 atoms.

165 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)
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H301Toxic if swallowed.
  • H312Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H330Fatal if inhaled.
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (20)
  • 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.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • 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

Insecticide, acaracide.

Control of many species of mites (except rust mites) and insects (eg whiteflies, lepidopterous larvae, leaf miners, leafworms, bollworms) on pome fruit, citrus fruit, vines, vegetables, ornamentals (including ornamental trees) cotton, field crops, and glasshouse crops.

/For control of/ mites, whiteflies, leafminers, cotton bollworms, leafworms, leafrollers, armyworms, cabbageworms, cabbage looper, aphids, tortrixies, psyllas, bugs, fruit moths, tuberworms, cutworms, budworms, diamondback moth, mosquito bugs, stemborer on fruit trees, vegetables, ornamentals, and other field crops.

Roles

  • acaricide
  • agrochemical
  • biophysical role
  • insecticide
  • membrane transport modulator
  • pesticide
  • pyrethroid ester acaricide
  • pyrethroid ester insecticide
  • pyrethroid insecticide
  • sodium channel modulator

Functional uses

  • Biocide

How it is made

2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene + ethyl diazoacetate + 3-phenoxybenzaldehyde cyanohydrin (addition/esterification)

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Europe

  • EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)
    Index no: 607-239-00-5

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

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

HS 2926.90Indicative HS code

Nitrile-function compounds, other

World exports in 2024
$2.15B
−13.5% vs 2023, imports $2.17B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China35.6%
  2. France * partner reported12.7%
  3. India * partner reported11.2%
Top importers
  1. United States13.6%
  2. China12.4%
  3. Brazil11.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Fenpropathrin?

Fenpropathrin is a cyclopropanecarboxylate ester obtained by formal condensation between 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid and cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methanol. It has a role as an agrochemical, a pyrethroid ester insecticide and a pyrethroid ester acaricide.

What is the CAS number of Fenpropathrin?

The CAS registry number of Fenpropathrin is 39515-41-8. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 64257-84-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Fenpropathrin?

The molecular formula of Fenpropathrin is C22H23NO3 and its molar mass is 349.43 g/mol.

What is Fenpropathrin used for?

Insecticide, acaracide. Control of many species of mites (except rust mites) and insects (eg whiteflies, lepidopterous larvae, leaf miners, leafworms, bollworms) on pome fruit, citrus fruit, vines, vegetables, ornamentals (including ornamental trees) cotton, field crops, and glasshouse crops.

Is Fenpropathrin hazardous?

Fenpropathrin carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: toxic if swallowed, harmful in contact with skin, fatal if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Fenpropathrin?

Fenpropathrin is usually classified under HS code 292690 (Nitrile-function compounds, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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