Cyromazine is a triazine insect growth regulator that acts as an anti-parasitic and insecticide. Cyromazine is a cyclopropyl derivative of melamine. Cyromazine inhibits chitin synthesis and displays efficacy against Anopheles, Culex, and Aedes.
| Cas No. | 66215-27-8 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C6H10N6 |
| Formula Wt. | 166.18 |
| Chemical Name | N-Cyclopropyl-1,3,5-triazin-2,4,6-triamine |
| IUPAC Name | 2-N-cyclopropyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine |
| Synonym | Larvadex; Trigard; Vetrazin |
| Melting Point | 219-222°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1100mg/L). |
| Appearance | White or Almost White Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | C9670 Info Sheet PDF |
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Darriet F, Zaim M, Corbel V. Laboratory evaluation of cyromazine against insecticide-susceptible and -resistant mosquito larvae. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2008 Mar;24(1):123-6. PMID: 18437826.
Mommaerts V, Sterk G, Smagghe G. Hazards and uptake of chitin synthesis inhibitors in bumblebees Bombus terrestris. Pest Manag Sci. 2006 Aug;62(8):752-8. PMID: 16786494.
