Imidacloprid

Chemical compound

Description

Imidacloprid is a systemic insecticide that acts as an insect neurotoxin and belongs to a class of chemicals called the neonicotinoids which act on the central nervous system of insects. The chemical works by interfering with the transmission of stimuli in the insect nervous system.

formula: C₉H₁₀ClN₅O₂

Molar mass: 255.661 g/mol

ChemSpider ID: 77934

Solubility in water: 0.51 g/L (20 °C)

Melting point: 136.4 to 143.8 °C (277.5 to 290.8 °F; 409.5 to 416.9 K)

ATCvet code: QP53AX17 (WHO)