3-Hydroxy-Imidacloprid

• CAT Number: R060711
• CAS Number: 380912-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H10ClN5O3
• Molecular Weight: 271.661
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-5-[[4,5-dihydro-2-(nitroamino)-1H-imidazol-1-yl]methyl]-3-pyridinol
• Storage: Store at -20 C
• IUPAC Name: N-[1-[(6-chloro-5-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-yl]nitramide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10ClN5O3/c10-8-7(16)3-6(4-12-8)5-14-2-1-11-9(14)13-15(17)18/h3-4,16H,1-2,5H2,(H,11,13)
• InChIKey: AAGLTWPPIMEDKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CN(C(=N1)N[N+](=O)[O-])CC2=CC(=C(N=C2)Cl)O

3-Hydroxy-Imidacloprid is a significant metabolite of the widely used neonicotinoid pesticide, imidacloprid. This compound emerges from the metabolic breakdown of imidacloprid in plants and animals, retaining some of the original compound’s insecticidal properties. It is crucial for understanding the environmental impact and persistence of pesticide residues. Research into 3-Hydroxy-Imidacloprid helps in assessing the ecological risks and potential toxicity to non-target organisms, including pollinators like bees, which are sensitive to neonicotinoids.