Pyrethrum is a pale yellow oily liquid or sometimes a powder, extracted from dried chrysanthemum flower heads. It is valued for its potent insecticidal properties but is considered low in toxicity to humans and animals when used properly. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Ectoparasiticides. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Pyrethrum Extract (Technical Grade) and Persian Powder. Its PubChem CID is 71310221.
Pyrethrum
| CAS No | 1217499-99-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C43H56O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 700.9 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [(1S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-[(2E)-penta-2,4-dienyl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl] (1R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate;[2-methyl-4-oxo-3-[(2E)-penta-2,4-dienyl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl] (1R)-3-[(E)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxoprop-1-enyl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate |
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Pyrethrum is a pale yellow oily liquid or sometimes a powder, extracted from dried chrysanthemum flower heads. It is valued for its potent insecticidal properties but is considered low in toxicity to humans and animals when used properly.
The listed CAS number is 1217499-99-4.
The listed molecular formula is C43H56O8.
The listed molecular weight is 700.9 g/mol.
[(1S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-[(2E)-penta-2,4-dienyl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl] (1R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate;[2-methyl-4-oxo-3-[(2E)-penta-2,4-dienyl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl] (1R)-3-[(E)-3-methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxoprop-1-enyl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate.
The source lists Pyrethrum Extract (Technical Grade) and Persian Powder.