| Description | Chrysanthemic acid is used as an insecticide. |
| Synonyms | NSC 11779, NSC11779, NSC-11779 |
| molecular weight | 168.23 |
| Molecular formula | C10H16O2 |
| CAS | 10453-89-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
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