Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an organic compound used as a component of pesticide formulations. It is used to treat head, pubic (crab), and body lice. Piperonyl butoxide is a synergist. It has no pesticidal activity of its own, but acts to increase the activity of pesticides including carbamates, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, and rotenone. Piperonyl butoxide is a semisynthetic derivative of safrole. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Ectoparasiticides. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Butocide and Butoxide. Its PubChem CID is 5794.
Piperonyl butoxide
| CAS No | 51-03-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H30O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 338.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxymethyl]-6-propyl-1,3-benzodioxole |
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Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an organic compound used as a component of pesticide formulations. It is used to treat head, pubic (crab), and body lice. Piperonyl butoxide is a synergist.
The listed CAS number is 51-03-6.
The listed molecular formula is C19H30O5.
The listed molecular weight is 338.4 g/mol.
5-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxymethyl]-6-propyl-1,3-benzodioxole.
The source lists Butocide and Butoxide.