Description

Furethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide known for its potent neurotoxic activity against a broad spectrum of pests. Its primary value lies in providing effective, low-volume pest control solutions for agricultural and public health applications. This compound is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the agrochemical industry seeking to develop crop protection products and vector control agents.

Application

• Agricultural Insecticides: A key active ingredient in formulations targeting chewing and sucking insects on a variety of field crops, fruits, and vegetables.
• Public Health Pest Control: Used in products for the management of mosquitoes, flies, and other disease-carrying vectors.
• Professional Pest Management (PM): Incorporated into solutions for controlling pests in stored grains, warehouses, and commercial facilities.
• Animal Health: Potential use in ectoparasiticide products for livestock and companion animals.
• Wood Preservation: Can be applied in treatments to protect timber from wood-boring insects.
• Technical Material Supply: Served as a high-purity intermediate for agrochemical companies conducting further synthesis and formulation development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furethrin
CAS No.	17080-02-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₂O₃
Molecular Weight	286.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Furethrin; (RS)-α-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R,3R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; D-Furethrin; Furamethrin; (1R)-trans-Furethrin; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-methylpropenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propen-1-yl)-, cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester
EINECS	241-148-7

Quality Control

Our Furethrin technical material is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for agrochemical active ingredient use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 92.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.