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Transfluthrin

Transfluthrin is a pyrethroid insecticide known for its rapid action against a variety of insects. It is particularly effective in controlling mosquitoes, flies, moths, and cockroaches. Transfluthrin is often used in household products such as mosquito coils, electric vaporizers, and aerosol sprays.

Chemical Properties

Transfluthrin is a volatile organic compound with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₂Cl₂F₄O₂. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. The compound is characterized by its high vapor pressure, which allows it to act as a contact insecticide and repellent.

Mode of Action

Transfluthrin works by disrupting the normal functioning of the nervous system in insects. It targets the sodium channels in the nerve cells, causing prolonged opening of these channels. This results in repetitive nerve impulses, leading to paralysis and eventual death of the insect.

Applications

Transfluthrin is widely used in public health and domestic settings. It is a key ingredient in many insect repellent products due to its fast action and effectiveness at low concentrations. The compound is also used in agriculture to protect crops from insect pests.

Safety and Environmental Impact

While Transfluthrin is effective against insects, it is important to use it with caution. It can be toxic to aquatic life and should not be released into water bodies. Proper handling and application according to the manufacturer's instructions are essential to minimize risks to human health and the environment.

Related Pages

References

"Transfluthrin." PubChem, National Center for Biotechnology Information. Accessed October 2023.
"Pyrethroid Insecticides." Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed October 2023.

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-'''Transfluthrin''' is a [[fast-acting pyrethroid]] [[insecticide]] with low persistency. It has the molecular formula C15H12Cl2F4O2. Transfluthrin can be used in the indoor environment against [[flies]], [[mosquitoes]], [[moths]] and [[cockroaches]]. It is a relatively volatile substance and acts as a contact and inhalation agent.
+== Transfluthrin ==
-==Chemistry==
+[[File:Transfluthrin-2D-skeletal.png|thumb|right|200px|2D skeletal structure of Transfluthrin]]
-Transfluthrin is a [[pyrethroid]] insecticide, which are synthetic chemicals that act like natural extracts from the chrysanthemum flower. Pyrethroids, including transfluthrin, are often used in households as a defense against insects due to their effectiveness and low toxicity to humans.
-==Usage==
+'''Transfluthrin''' is a [[pyrethroid]] [[insecticide]] known for its rapid action against a variety of insects. It is particularly effective in controlling [[mosquitoes]], [[flies]], [[moths]], and [[cockroaches]]. Transfluthrin is often used in [[household]] products such as [[mosquito coils]], [[electric vaporizers]], and [[aerosol sprays]].
-Transfluthrin is primarily used as an insecticide due to its effectiveness against a broad range of insects. It is used in various formats including [[aerosols]], [[carpet powders]], [[smoke generators]] and various types of [[insecticide baits]]. It is also commonly used in [[electric mosquito killer machines]].
-==Health Effects==
+== Chemical Properties ==
-While transfluthrin is generally considered safe for humans, it can cause some adverse health effects if improperly handled or ingested. These can include [[skin irritation]], [[nausea]], [[headache]] and in severe cases, [[seizures]]. It is therefore important to handle transfluthrin with care, and ensure it is kept out of reach of children and pets.
+Transfluthrin is a volatile [[organic compound]] with the chemical formula C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>12</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>F<sub>4</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. The compound is characterized by its high vapor pressure, which allows it to act as a [[contact insecticide]] and [[repellent]].
-==Environmental Impact==
+== Mode of Action ==
-Like all pyrethroids, transfluthrin is toxic to aquatic organisms and bees. Therefore, care must be taken to prevent contamination of water sources and habitats of these organisms.
+Transfluthrin works by disrupting the normal functioning of the [[nervous system]] in insects. It targets the [[sodium channels]] in the nerve cells, causing prolonged opening of these channels. This results in repetitive nerve impulses, leading to paralysis and eventual death of the insect.
-==See Also==
+== Applications ==
+Transfluthrin is widely used in [[public health]] and [[domestic]] settings. It is a key ingredient in many [[insect repellent]] products due to its fast action and effectiveness at low concentrations. The compound is also used in [[agriculture]] to protect crops from insect pests.
+== Safety and Environmental Impact ==
+While Transfluthrin is effective against insects, it is important to use it with caution. It can be toxic to [[aquatic life]] and should not be released into [[water bodies]]. Proper handling and application according to the manufacturer's instructions are essential to minimize risks to [[human health]] and the [[environment]].
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Pyrethroid]]
 * [[Insecticide]]
-* [[Pesticide]]
+* [[Mosquito coil]]
+* [[Insect repellent]]
+== References ==
+* "Transfluthrin." [[PubChem]], National Center for Biotechnology Information. Accessed October 2023.
+* "Pyrethroid Insecticides." [[Environmental Protection Agency]]. Accessed October 2023.
 [[Category:Insecticides]]
 [[Category:Pyrethroids]]
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