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pyrethrin (plural pyrethrins)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/27 00:38 UTC 版)
The pyrethrins are a pair of natural organic compounds that have potent insecticidal activity. Pyrethrin I and pyrethrin II are structurally related esters with a cyclopropane core, (+)-trans-chrysanthemic acid in the case of pyrethrin I. They differ by the oxidation state of one carbon. They are viscous liquids that oxidize to become inactivated. They are non-persistent, being biodegradable, and break down on exposure to light or oxygen. The chemical structure of pyrethrins is the basis for a variety of synthetic insecticides called pyrethroids such as bifenthrin, permethrin, and cypermethrin.