Flufenprox
CAS No. 107713-58-6
 
 

ACTIVITY: Insecticide (pyrethroid)

CAS Name: 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy]methyl]benzene

Structure:

Regulatory Information
(only comprehensive for the US)
US EPA Registered: No 
Other Information
Molecular Formula: C24H22Cl F3 O3 
Manufacturers: Syngenta 
Other Names: ICI-A5682
ICIA5682
PP 682
 
Of special interest:
Glossary of Pesticide Chemicals, October 2001. A listing of pesticides subject to analysis of residues in foods and feeds by the US Food and Drug Administration. 

Adverse Effects:

As of Dec 2002: No data available


June 14, 2001 - Implementation of the Community Strategy for Endocrine Disruptors - a range of substances suspected of interfering with the hormone systems of humans and wildlife. Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament. Commission of the European Communities, Brussels COM (2001) 262 final. (More information available at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/docum/01262_en.htm )

This document presents a "priority list of substances for further evaluation of their role in endocrine disruption. During 2000, a candidate list of 553 man-made substances and 9 synthetic/natural hormones has been identified." Organofluorine pesticides in this list include:

Category included on the Endocrine Disruptor Liist
Synthetic pyrethroids While only the broad category "Synthetic pyrethroids" was included in the Commission's list, it might be of some interest to note that the following organofluorine pesticides are "Synthetic pyrethroids:" Acrinathrin, Bifenthrin, beta-Cyfluthrin, Cyhalothrin, gamma-Cyhalothrin, lambda-Cyhalothrin, Fenfluthrin, Flucythrinate, Flufenprox, Flumethrin, Fluvalinate, tau-Fluvalinate, Halfenprox, Protrifenbute, Silafluofen, Tefluthrin, Transfluthrin
 
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