τ-Fluvalinate

• CAT Number: R059071
• CAS Number: 102851-06-9
• Molecular Formula: C26H22ClF3N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 502.91
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-D-valine Cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl Ester; Apistan; Fluvarol; Fluwarol; Klartan; Mavrik; Mavrik 25EC; Mavrik 2E; Mavrik EW; Minadox; Spur 22EW; Tau-fluvalinate
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: [cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl] (2R)-2-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)anilino]-3-methylbutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C26H22ClF3N2O3/c1-16(2)24(32-22-12-11-18(14-21(22)27)26(28,29)30)25(33)35-23(15-31)17-7-6-10-20(13-17)34-19-8-4-3-5-9-19/h3-14,16,23-24,32H,1-2H3/t23?,24-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: INISTDXBRIBGOC-XMMISQBUSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C(C(=O)OC(C#N)C1=CC(=CC=C1)OC2=CC=CC=C2)NC3=C(C=C(C=C3)C(F)(F)F)Cl

τ-Fluvalinate is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide widely used in agriculture and beekeeping to control a variety of pests, including mites and insects. It is particularly effective against the Varroa mite, a significant parasite affecting honeybee populations. τ-Fluvalinate works by disrupting the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death. It is favored for its potency and relatively low toxicity to mammals and birds. However, its use requires careful management to prevent resistance development in pests and potential negative impacts on beneficial insects, including bees.