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MedKoo CAT#: 596349
CAS#: 95737-68-1
Description: Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator; a juvenile hormone analog and insect growth regulator used to control insects by disrupting metamorphosis. Has been effective in controlling mosquito larvae.
MedKoo Cat#: 596349
Name: Pyriproxyfen
CAS#: 95737-68-1
Chemical Formula: C20H19NO3
Exact Mass: 321.1365
Molecular Weight: 321.37
Elemental Analysis: C, 74.75; H, 5.96; N, 4.36; O, 14.93
Synonym: Pyriproxyfen; Sumilarv; Tiger 10EC; Knack; Pluto MC; OMS 3019; SK 591; Nylar;
IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-((1-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)propan-2-yl)oxy)pyridine
InChi Key: NHDHVHZZCFYRSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code: InChI=1S/C20H19NO3/c1-16(23-20-9-5-6-14-21-20)15-22-17-10-12-19(13-11-17)24-18-7-3-2-4-8-18/h2-14,16H,15H2,1H3
SMILES Code: CC(OC1=NC=CC=C1)COC2=CC=C(OC3=CC=CC=C3)C=C2
Appearance: Solid powder
Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 321.37 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
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