Common name: ABAMECTIN

CAS NO.:71751-41-2

Molecular Formula:C₄₈H₇₂O₁₄ (avermectin B_1a); C₄₇H₇₀O₁₄ (avermectin B_1b);

Molecular Weight: 873.1 (avermectin B_1a); 860.1 (avermectin B_1b)

Physical-chemical properties:
M.p.:150-155 °C.
Stability:Stable to hydrolysis in aqueous solutions at pH5, 7, and 9 (25 °C).Technical:95%TC (B_1a) ; Formulations:1.8%EC

Package:.25kg/drum

Applications:Mode of action Insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. Has limited plant systemic activity, but exhibits translaminar movement. Acts by stimulating the release of γ-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, thus causing paralysis. Uses contral of motile stages of mites, leafminers, suckers, Colorado beetles, etc. on ornamentals, cotton, citrus fruit, pome fruit, nut crops, vegetables, potatoes, and other crops. Also used for control of fire ants.

Toxicology:Acute oral LD₅₀ for rats 10, mice 13.6 mg/kg (in sesame oil). Acute percutaneous LD₅₀ for rabbits >2000 mg/kg. Mild eye irritant; non-irritating to skin (rabbits).