Allethrins
Allethrins (pronounced: al-eh-thrins) are a pair of related synthetic compounds used in insecticide. They are part of a larger class of chemicals known as pyrethroids, which are synthetic versions of naturally occurring insecticidal compounds known as pyrethrins that are found in the flowers of chrysanthemums.
Etymology
The term "allethrin" is derived from the scientific name of the chrysanthemum flower, Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, from which the natural insecticide pyrethrin is derived. The prefix "alle-" is a reference to the chemical structure of the compound, which includes an allyl group.
Types of Allethrins
There are two types of allethrins: bioallethrin and esbiothrin. Bioallethrin (pronounced: bio-al-eh-thrin) is a more potent version of the compound and is often used in indoor insecticides. Esbiothrin (pronounced: es-bio-thrin) is a less potent version and is often used in outdoor insecticides.
Related Terms
- Pyrethroids: A class of synthetic compounds used in insecticides that are similar in structure and function to the natural compound pyrethrin.
- Pyrethrins: Naturally occurring compounds found in chrysanthemum flowers that have insecticidal properties.
- Insecticides: Substances used to kill insects.
- Chrysanthemums: A type of flowering plant from which pyrethrins are derived.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allethrins
- Wikipedia's article - Allethrins
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