Cyhalothrin

Products

Cyhalothrin is registered as a solution for application (cyhalothrin pour on). It has been approved in many countries since 1990.

Structure and properties

Cyhalothrin (C₂₃H₁₉ClF₃NO₃, M_r = 449.9 g/mol) belongs to the pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower).

Effects

Cyhalothrin (ATCvet QP53AC06) is insecticidal and acaricidal.

Indications

Cyhalothrin is used in cattle, sheep, and swine against ectoparasites such as flies, horseflies, hair lice, and ticks.