Baygon

Mass spectrum of propoxur

Description

[SC Johnson] A registered trademark for a series of Insecticide containing either Propoxur or a Pyrethrin derivative originally developed by Bayer in 1975. the active ingredient is still manufactured by Bayer and licensed exclusively to SC Johnson.

Synonyms and Related Terms

propoxur; PHC; 2-isopropoxyphenyl methylcarbamate; o-IMPC

Risks

Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50=90-128 mg/kg

Decomposes to form methyl isocyanate. May stain fabrics, plastics, paper and rubber.

Bayer: MSDS

FTIR

Chemical structure

Physical and Chemical Properties

Composition	(CH3)2CHOC6H4OOCNHCH3
CAS	114-26-1
Melting Point	91.5
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 209.2

Resources and Citations

• Baygon: Website

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988