Chemical name: cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximidomethyl (1RS,3RS;1RS,3SR)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate or cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximidomethyl (1RS)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate or cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximidomethyl (±)-cis-trans-chrysanthemate
CAS no.: 7696-12-0

Structural formula:

Molecular formula: C₁₉H₂₅NO₄
Physical & chemical property:
Physical State: Colourless crystals, with slight pyrethrum-like odour.
Melting point: 68-70°C
Density: 1.1(20°C)
Solubility: In water 1.83mg/l (25°C). In acetone, ethanol, methanol, hexane, n-octanol all >2g/100ml.
Stability: Sensitive to alkalis and strong acids. Stable on storage up to c. 50°C. Stable in ketones, chloroform, xylene, common aerosol propellants, etc. variable stability with inorganic carriers.
Specification: 95%TC
Uses: Non-systemic insecticide with contact action. Gives rapid knockdown. Normally used in combination with synergist and other insecticides for control of flies, cockroaches, mosquitoes, wasps, and other insect pests in public health and home and garden use.