Cinerin II
Agent Name
Cinerin II
CAS Number
121-20-0
Formula
C21-H28-O5
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
3-(3-Methoxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid 3-(2-butenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxo-2-cyclopenten-1-yl ester; Cinerine II [ISO-French]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids
Description
Viscous liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Insecticidal component of pyrethrum flowers; Used as an insecticide; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause allergic reactions; [Merck Index] See "Pyrethrum."
Restricted
No longer registered as a pesticide for use in the US; [HSDB]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.59E-07 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: