Piperonyl Butoxide
- CAS
- 51-03-6
- EC
- 200-076-7
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Piperonyl Butoxide (CAS 51-03-6) is a colorless to pale-yellow viscous liquid derived from piperonyl alcohol that acts as a synergist for insecticides, inhibiting insect detoxification enzymes and extending the activity of pyrethrins and pyrethroids in agricultural, veterinary and public health applications. It functions as a synergist for insecticides, enhancing their efficacy.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C19H30O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 207.25 g/mol |
| Appearance | Light Yellow Liquid |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear yellow |
| Odor | mild odor or odorless |
| Melting point | <25 °C |
| Boiling point | 180 °C @ Press: 1 Torr |
| Density | 1.06 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Water solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 18 °C |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 29329990 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Piperonyl Butoxide
Applications
Used in agricultural, veterinary, and public health insecticides in combination with pyrethrins and pyrethroids. It inhibits insect detoxification enzymes, extending insecticide activity.
Safety & Risks
Low acute toxicity; avoid prolonged skin contact and inhalation of aerosols. Classified as environmentally hazardous to aquatic life.
Packaging
Supplied in 200 kg steel drums or IBC tanks. Store cool, dry, and tightly closed, away from sunlight.