CAS No 120068-37-3 , 5-amino-1-[2,
6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-(trifluoromethylsulfinyl)
pyrazole-3-carbonitrile

Title: Fipronil
CAS Registry Number: 120068-37-3
CAS Name: 5-Amino-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
Synonyms: 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole; (±)-5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-a,a,a-trifluoro-p-tolyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole-3-carbonitrile
Manufacturers' Codes: MB-46030
Trademarks: Frontline (Merial); Termidor (BASF)
Molecular Formula: C12H4Cl2F6N4OS
Molecular Weight: 437.15
Percent Composition: C 32.97%, H 0.92%, Cl 16.22%, F 26.08%, N 12.82%, O 3.66%, S 7.34%
Literature References: GABA-gated chloride channel blocker. Prototype of the phenylpyrazole insecticides known as fiproles. Prepn: I. G. Buntain et al., EP 295117 (1988 to May & Baker); L. R. Hatton et al., US 5232940 (1993). Mechanism of action study: L. M. Cole et al., Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 46, 47 (1993). Comprehensive description: F. Colliot et al., Brighton Crop Prot. Conf. - Pests Dis. 1992, 29-34.
Properties: White solid, mp 200.5-201°. Vapor pressure (20°): 2.8 ′ 10-9 mm Hg. Log P (n-octanol/water): 4.0. Soly: water 2 mg/l; acetone >50%; corn oil >10,000 mg/l. LD50 in rats (mg/kg): 100 orally; >2000 dermally (Colliot); in mice (mg/kg): 32 i.p. (Cole).
Melting point: mp 200.5-201°
Log P: Log P (n-octanol/water): 4.0
Toxicity data: LD50 in rats (mg/kg): 100 orally; >2000 dermally (Colliot); in mice (mg/kg): 32 i.p. (Cole)
Use: Pesticide.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Ectoparasiticide.