Uses
Plifenat is a widely used pesticide. Also, it is analog of DDT, one of the organochlorine pesticides, widely used in agricultural and mosquito sprayings.
Production Methods
The commercial production of plifenate involves the acetylation of 2,2,2-trichloro-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanol using acetic anhydride or similar reagents under controlled conditions.
Mechanism of action
Contact and respiratory activity. Long residual effect.
Safety Profile
A poison by inhalation.Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Whenheated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of Clí.
Pesticide Type
Insecticide
