Nitenpyram (cas 150824-47-8)

Compound Information: Nitenpyram ​Category ​Details ​Name Nitenpyram ​CAS Number 150824-47-8 ​Synonyms Capstar, Bestguard, (E)-N-(6-Chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-ethyl-N’-methyl-2-nitroethene-1,1-diamine ​EINECS Number 200-001-8 ​Molecular Formula C₁₁H₁₅ClN₄O₂ ​Molecular Weight 270.72 g/mol ​Physical Properties – ​Melting Point 83–84°C – ​Boiling Point 417.2 ± 45.0°C (predicted) – ​Density 1.254 ± 0.06 g/cm³ (predicted) – ​Solubility Slightly soluble in DMSO (250 mg/mL, requires ultrasonic treatment) – ​Form Light yellow to yellow powder – ​Stability Light-sensitive; store in inert atmosphere at 0–6°C ​Chemical Properties – ​pKa 2.46 ± 0.70 (predicted) ​Uses – ​Primary Use Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; insecticide for sucking pests – ​Targets Aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and psyllids – ​Crop Applications Rice, vegetables, fruits, and tea – ​Veterinary Use Flea control in cats and dogs ​Mechanism of Action Interferes with insect nerve transmission by blocking nicotinic receptors ​Safety & Toxicity – ​Acute Toxicity – Rat LD₅₀ (oral): 1,680 mg/kg (male), 1,575 mg/kg (female) – Rat LD₅₀ (dermal): >2,000 mg/kg – ​Ecotoxicity – LC₅₀ (carp, 96 h): >1,000 mg/L – Harmful to bees, fish, and aquatic organisms ​Regulatory Notes – ​Precautions – Avoid contact with alkaline substances – Do not apply during flowering (7–14 days pre-harvest) – ​Resistance Rotate with non-neonicotinoid insecticides to delay resistance ​Supplier Information – ​Key Suppliers Sumitomo Chemical, Bayer CropScience, Sigma-Aldrich – ​Pricing ~$50–200/g (varies by purity and volume) ​Key Notes: