deltamethrin

Also known as Decamethrin

Deltamethrin is a pyrethroid ester insecticide. Deltamethrin plays a key role in controlling malaria vectors, and is used in the manufacture of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets; however, resistance of mosquitos and bed bugs to deltamethrin has seen a widespread increase.

Chemical data

Formula: C22H19Br2NO3
Molecular weight: 505.2 g/mol
IUPAC name: trans-[(S)-cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl] (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromoethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate
SMILES: CC1([C@H]([C@H]1C(=O)O[C@H](C#N)C2=CC(=CC=C2)OC3=CC=CC=C3)C=C(Br)Br)C
InChIKey: OWZREIFADZCYQD-NSHGMRRFSA-N
XLogP: 6.2
Polar surface area: 59.3 Å²
H-bond donors: 0
H-bond acceptors: 4
Formal charge: 0

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Research

4,764 papers

Deltamethrin.IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans · 1991
Deltamethrin toxicity: A review of oxidative stress and metabolism.Environmental research · 2019
Overview of deltamethrin residues and toxic effects in the global environment.Environmental geochemistry and health · 2024
Deltamethrin: uses and environmental safety.Reviews of environmental contamination and toxicology · 1992
Trypsin-catalyzed deltamethrin degradation.PloS one · 2014

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 502.97316766800003

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chemical formula: C₂₂H₁₉Br₂NO₃
boiling point: 300
Commons category: Deltamethrin
isomeric SMILES: CC1([C@H]([C@H]1C(=O)O[C@H](C#N)C2=CC(=CC=C2)OC3=CC=CC=C3)C=C(Br)Br)C
canonical SMILES: CC1(C(C1C(=O)OC(C#N)C2=CC(=CC=C2)OC3=CC=CC=C3)C=C(Br)Br)C
melting point: 98
density: 1.5

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Contents

Usage
Production
Resistance
Mosquitoes
Bed bugs
Side effects
In humans
In domestic animals
References
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Deltamethrin is toxic to aquatic life, particularly fish. Although generally considered safe to use around humans, it is still neurotoxic. It is an allergen and causes asthma in some people.