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Hydramethylnon

CAS Number: 67485-29-4

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Hydramethylnon Synonym(s): Amdro; Amdro ; Amdro fire ant control; Amidinohydrazone; Comat; Hydramethylnon; Maxforce; Pyramdron; Tetrahydro-5,5-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone[3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-[2-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethenyl]-2-propenylidene]hydrazone; Wipeout;
Formula: C25H24F6N4
Molecular Weight: 494.482
Melting Point (°C): 185 - 190
Contaminant Type: Hydramethylnon is an insecticide.

Solubility (in water)

  • Solubility: insoluble g
  • Solubility: 0.005-0.007 mg/l h
    Temperature (°C): 25

Half-Life (in soil unless otherwise noted)

  • t1/2: 7-10 days h

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Birds g
    Common Name: Mallard
    Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos
    Toxicity: >2510 mg/kg
    Test: LD50
  • Organism Type: Birds g
    Common Name: bobwhite quail
    Scientific Name: Colinus virginianus
    Toxicity: 1828 mg/kg
    Test: LD50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Channel catfish
    Scientific Name: Ictalurus punctatus
    Toxicity: 0.1 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Bluegill
    Scientific Name: Lepomis macrochirus
    Toxicity: 1.7 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Rainbow trout
    Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss
    Toxicity: 0.16 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
    Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
    Toxicity: >5000 mg/kg
    Test: LD50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
    Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
    Gender: Male
    Toxicity: 1131 mg/kg
    Test: LD50
    Formulation: tech
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
    Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
    Gender: Female
    Toxicity: 1300 mg/kg
    Test: LD50
    Formulation: tech

Octanol-Water Partition Coefficients

  • Log Kow: 2.3139 h
    Notes: Source did not specify type of partition coeffecient or if value was the log

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.
h Extension Toxicology Network. Pages retrieved November, 2003 from http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.