Abamectin

Description

Interacts with GABA receptors to cause chloride channel activation | CAS: 71751-41-2 | C₄₈H₇₂O₁₄

Interacts with GABA receptors to cause chloride channel activation. Also used to control a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants and in veterinary antihelmintic.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Interacts with GABA receptors to cause chloride channel activation. Also used to control a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants and in veterinary antihelmintic.

Solubility
Soluble in DMSO

Notes
Refrigerate. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 71751-41-2
• Molecular Formula: C₄₈H₇₂O₁₄
• MDL Number: MFCD01769550
• Synonym: Avermectin B1

• Melting Point: 150°C to 155°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Merck Index: 14,2
• Solubility Information: Soluble in DMSO
• Formula Weight: 873.1
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Abamectin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300+H330-H361d-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H330-H372-H361 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III
RTECSNumber	CL1203000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only