3-[(E)-2-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-en-1-yl]-N-(2-chlorophenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide
2011
Study of a New Insecticide Intermediate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Dong-Qing, Yan Fan-Yong, Gao Yun-Ying, Guo Lei, Kong Zi
Primary Institution: Tianjin Polytechnic University
Hypothesis
The title compound may show some insecticide activity.
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a compound that could potentially be used as an insecticide.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is an intermediate for tefluthrin, an insecticide.
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic ring and the cyclopropane group is 76.7°.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical that might help kill bugs in crops. They looked at its structure to understand how it works.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystal structure analysis.
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