Chemical Properties
White powder. Melting point 200-205°C. Soluble in boiling water. Odorless.
Uses
Moth infestation of wool fibers or their fabrics is caused by caterpillars, which fall into two categories: lepidopteran moths and butterflies, and coleopteran beetles. They feed on keratin and are most active in April and May each year, with damp and warm environments favoring their growth. SULCOFURON-SODIUM MONOHYDRATE can be used with various acid dyes, resulting in fabrics with excellent resistance to sunlight, washing, perspiration, and rubbing, as well as superior moth resistance.
Definition
ChEBI: The sodium salt of sulcofuron.
Production Methods
Sulcofuron-sodium is synthesised through a multi-step chemical process that begins with the preparation of chlorinated phenyl intermediates. These compounds undergo sulfonation and subsequent etherification to form a complex sulfonated phenoxy structure. The final step involves the formation of a urea linkage with a dichlorophenyl group, followed by neutralisation with sodium hydroxide to yield the sodium salt form. The process requires precise control of reaction conditions to ensure purity and stability of the active ingredient
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the synthesis of the enzyme required to break down keratin
Pesticide Type
Insecticide
