Transfluthrin

Structure and properties

Transfluthrin (C₁₅H₁₂Cl₂F₄O2, M_r = 371.2 g/mol) is a pyrethroid. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower).

Effects

Transfluthrin is insecticidal and insect repellent with broad spectrum activity.

Indications for use

Transfluthrin is used against clothes moths, among other insecticides.