Molekula
Imidacloprid
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Imidacloprid is a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide used for controlling sucking pests in agriculture and horticulture. It is also formulated into seed and soil treatments, structural and termite control products, and serves as the active ingredient in flea products for dogs and cats. It acts on the nervous system of insects, providing effective pest control with low mammalian toxicity. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of 255.66 g/mol, a molecular formula of C9H10ClN5O2, and a CAS number of 138261-41-3. Store at ambient temperatures. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Imidacloprid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £46.50 per pack ex VAT · £55.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to yellow powder |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% |
| Assay | ≥95.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless crystals |
| Odour | Slight characteristic odor |
| Melting Point | 144 °C |
| Water Solubility | 610 mg/L at 20 °C |
| pKa | pKa1 = 1.56 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 0.57 |
Source: PubChem CID 86287518 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89981707 |
| CAS Number | 138261-41-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (NE)-N-[1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]imidazolidin-2-ylidene]nitramide |
| EC Number | 428-040-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10ClN5O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 255.66 |
| Exact Mass | 255.0523 |
| SMILES | C1CN(/C(=N/[N+](=O)[O-])/N1)CC2=CN=C(C=C2)Cl |
| InChIKey | YWTYJOPNNQFBPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H10ClN5O2/c10-8-2-1-7(5-12-8)6-14-4-3-11-9(14)13-15(16)17/h1-2,5H,3-4,6H2,(H,11,13) |
| PubChem CID | 86287518 |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2933.39.27.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2933399999 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Admire
- Advantage Flea Adulticide
- Confidor
- Confidor 200 SL
- Confidor SL
- Gaucho
- Merit
- Merit (insecticide)
- Premise 75
- Provado
Frequently asked questions
What is Imidacloprid used for?
Imidacloprid is a systemic insecticide used to control sucking pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and scale insects in agricultural and horticultural settings.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Imidacloprid?
The chemical formula is C9H10ClN5O2 with a molecular weight of 255.66 g/mol.
How should Imidacloprid be stored?
Imidacloprid should be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grade of Imidacloprid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Imidacloprid in technical grade, suitable for research and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply Imidacloprid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Imidacloprid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an Imidacloprid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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