Imidacloprid Neonicotinoid Insecticide
CAS Number: 138261-41-3
Imidacloprid is the world's best-selling systemic neonicotinoid insecticide that acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist, causing continuous nerve stimulation and death in insects. It provides contact and systemic activity against a broad spectrum of sucking insects including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, and soil-dwelling pests. Imidacloprid is used in seed treatments, soil applications, foliar sprays, and tree trunk injections across more than 100 crops globally.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| moisture (%) | ≤0.5 |
| pH (1% suspension) | 5.5–8.0 |
| melting point (°C) | 143–144 |
| active ingredient (%) | ≥97 |
| solubility in water (mg/L, 20°C) | 610 |
Applications
- Seed treatment for soil and foliar insect control
- Aphid and whitefly management in vegetables and cotton
- Thrips and leafhopper control in rice, corn, and vegetables
- Soil drench for soil-dwelling pests and grubs
- Tree trunk injection for bark beetle and wood-boring control
Key Features
- World's most widely used systemic insecticide with 25+ years of registration
- Long systemic activity through xylem translocation in treated plants
- Highly versatile: compatible with all major formulation types (SC, WP, SL, GR)
- Essential resistance management partner when rotated with thiamethoxam and acetamiprid
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