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Permethrin (CAS 52645-53-1)

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Alternate Names:
Permethrin is known as a pyrethroid insecticide.
Application:
Permethrin is a pyrethroid widely used as a pesticide and modulator of voltage-gated sodium channels.
CAS Number:
52645-53-1
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
391.30
Molecular Formula:
C21H20Cl2O3
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Permethrin is a widely-used pesticide of the pyrethroid family. It interacts with voltage-gated Na+ channels and inhibits their natural deactivation, causing the channels to remain open for a long time and destroying equilibrium of the neuronal system. More specifically, Permethrin is known to delay channel deactivation of the NaV1.8 channel expressed in X. laevis oocytes. Pyrethroids such as Permethrin are also thought to interact with GABA receptors and associated pathways. Compared to mammalian sodium channels, Permethrin is at least 100 times more potent against insect sodium channels.


Permethrin (CAS 52645-53-1) References

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Permethrin, 10 mg

sc-201319
10 mg
$71.00

Permethrin, 250 mg

sc-201319A
250 mg
$133.00

Permethrin, 1 g

sc-201319B
1 g
$189.00

Permethrin, 10 g

sc-201319C
10 g
$933.00

Permethrin, 25 g

sc-201319D
25 g
$1499.00