Acequinocyl

Synonyms

1,4-Naphthoquinone, 3-dodecyl-2-hydroxy-, acetate; 2-(Acetyloxy)-3-dodecyl-1,4-naphthalenedione; 3-Dodecyl-2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone acetate; AKD 2023; DPX 3792; INT-3792; 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-(acetyloxy)-3-dodecyl-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Other Insecticides

Description

Yellowish solid; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used as an acaricide and insecticide; [HSDB] Registered for ornamental plants grown in greenhouses and shadehouses to control mites; [Reference #1]

Comments

Causes liver injury, increased clotting factor times, and spastic paralysis in high-dose animal studies; [RTECS] In animals, causes mild skin irritation but not sensitization; [HSDB]

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

1.27E-08 mm Hg

Other CNS neurotoxin

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)