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Tetramethrin

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Formula
  
C19H25NO4

Molar mass
  
331.406 g/mol

Density
  
1.108 g/cm³

Appearance
  
white crystalline solid

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Tetramethrin is a potent synthetic insecticide in the pyrethroid family. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 65-80 °C. The commercial product is a mixture of stereoisomers.

It is commonly used as an insecticide, and affects the insect's nervous system. It is found in many household insecticide products.

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