Substance profile
Pymetrozine
Pymetrozine is colorless crystals.
01 · Identification
What Pymetrozine is
Pymetrozine is colorless crystals. Its molecular formula is C10H11N5O and its molecular weight is 217.23 g/mol. It melts at 217 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Pymetrozine
- pymetrozine (ISO)
- (E)-4,5-dihydro-6-methyl-4-(3-pyridylmethyleneamino)-1,2,4-triazin-3(2H)-one
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H351 | Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H361fd | Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P273, P280, P308, P313, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Pymetrozine properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 217 °C (422.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.36 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In ethanol, 2.25; in hexane <0.001 (both g/l @ 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In water, 290 mg/l @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 3e-8 mmHg | below this value, at 25 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Pymetrozine
Storage conditions
Store in original container, in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children and pets. Product is hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed. /Endeavor/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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