Fipronil: A Broad-Spectrum Insecticide for Pest Control
20 January 2025, New Delhi: Fipronil is a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control pests like ants, termites, and cockroaches. It works by inhibiting the GABA receptor in the insect’s nervous system, leading to hyperexcitation and eventual death. Fipronil is used in both agricultural and household pest control applications.
Despite its effectiveness, fipronil has raised concerns about its toxicity to aquatic organisms, making it subject to regulatory controls in many countries.
Common Name: Fipronil
IUPAC Name: 5-amino-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-5-yl]-4-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
CAS Number: 120068-37-3
Molecular Formula: C12H4Cl2F3N3OS
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