CAS: 160430-64-8
MF: C10H11ClN4
MW: 222.67
Structure:
Appearance: white powder
Acetamiprid has translaminar activity, allowing improved control of aphids and whiteflies on the underside of leaves and provides residual activity lasting up to four weeks. Acetamiprid demonstrates ovicidal activity against organophosphate-resistant tobacco budworms and multi-resistant Colorado beetles. Acetamiprid acts at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor on the postsynaptic membrane of insect nerve cells. Acetamiprid shows a high affinity for the insect binding site and a much lower affinity for the vertebrate site, allowing a good margin of selective toxicity to insects. Acetamiprid is not metabolised by acetylcholinesterase thus causing uninterrupted nerve signal transmission. Insects demonstrate symptoms of poisoning within 30 minutes of treatment, showing excitement and then paralysis prior to death.
Control of Hemiptera, especially aphids, Thysanoptera and Lepidoptera, by soil and foliar application, on a wide range of crops, especially vegetables, fruit and tea.