| Bioactivity | Butopyronoxyl is an insect repellent that can be mainly used to repel mosquitoes[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Indalone does decrease the attraction of A. variegatum to the pheromone and induces repulsion of A. variegatum when presented on its own in the air stream[1]. |
| Name | Butopyronoxyl |
| CAS | 532-34-3 |
| Formula | C12H18O4 |
| Molar Mass | 226.27 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. C McMahon, et al. In vitro assays for repellents and deterrents for ticks: differing effects of products when tested with attractant or arrestment stimuli. Med Vet Entomol. 2003 Dec;17(4):370-8. [2]. L C Rutledge, et al. Evaluation of the laboratory mouse model for screening topical mosquito repellents. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 1994 Dec;10(4):565-71. |