Name:
Abamectin
CAS Number:
71751-41-2
IUPAC Name:
mixture of: (10E,14E,16E)-(1R,4S,5′S,6S,6′R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-6′-[(S)-sec-butyl]-21,24-dihydroxy-5′,11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-(3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene)-6-spiro-2′-(5′,6′-dihydro-2′H-pyran)-12-yl 2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranoside and (10E,14E,16E)-(1R,4S,5′S,6S,6′R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-21,22-dihydroxy-6′-isopropyl-5′,11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-(3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene)-6-spiro-2′-(5′,6′-dihydro-2′H-pyran)-12-yl 2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranoside
Synonym Name:
Active ingredient in insecticides and veterinary drugs (Anthelmintics) e.g. Zoro 18 EC, Dynamec 018 EC, Vertimec; avermectin B1, MK-936
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description:
Abamectin is a widely used insecticide and veterinary anthelmintic
Workplace Exposure Limit:
No data available
Main Hazard:
Fatal if swallowed and inhaled; suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
HS Tariff Code Description:
38.08:
Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles, e.g. sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers
Hazard Statement:
H300:
Fatal if swallowed
H330:
Fatal if inhaled
H361:
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372:
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400:
Very toxic to aquatic life
H410:
Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects