Difethialone is an anticoagulant used as a rodenticide.[1] It is considered a second generation agent.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
3-[3-(4′-Bromo[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)naphthalen-1-yl]-4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.118.383 |
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C31H23BrO2S | |
Molar mass | 539.49 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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In May 2008, the EPA added restrictions on the sale of difethialone in consumer-use rodenticide products and also for exterior use by commercial applicators.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ Nahas K, Lorgue G, Mazallon M (1989). "Difethialone (LM-2219): a new anticoagulant rodenticide for use against warfarin-resistant and -susceptible strains of Rattus norvegicus and Mus musculus". Annales de Recherches Vétérinaires. 20 (2): 159–64. PMID 2751229.
- ^ Saravanan K, Kanakasabai R, Thiyagesan K (June 2003). "Field evaluation of difethialone, a new second generation anticoagulant rodenticide in the rice fields". Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 41 (6): 655–8. PMID 15266918.
- ^ EPA, OCSPP, OPP, US (2014-03-04). "Restrictions on Rodenticide Products". www.epa.gov.
- ^ "Regulations.gov". www.regulations.gov.