| Description | Deltamethrin (RU 22974), a neurotoxic pyrethroid insecticide, produces a reversible sequence of motor symptoms in rats involving hind limb rigidity and choreoathetosis.Deltamethrin is globally used in crop protection, control of malaria and other vector-borne diseases. It is easily degradable. |
| Synonyms | Butoss, RU-22974, Esbecythrin, 溴氰菊酯, K-Othrin, Decamethrin, RU 22974 |
| molecular weight | 505.2 |
| Molecular formula | C22H19Br2NO3 |
| CAS | 52918-63-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/ml (118.76 mM) |
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