CAS No. 112636-83-6

Batch: Purity:99.97
Dicyclanil Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 112636-83-6
Molecular Formula

C8H10N6

Molecular Weight (MW) 190.21
SMILES C1CC1NC2=NC(=C(C(=N2)N)C#N)N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Dicyclanil is a pyrimidine-derived insect growth regulator that acts primarily by disrupting larval cuticle formation and molting processes in insects. It inhibits the development and maturation of dipteran larvae, particularly Lucilia cuprina, preventing larval infestation and blowfly strike in livestock. By interfering with chitin synthesis and deposition during larval ecdysis, dicyclanil halts the progression of immature insect stages, leading to developmental failure and effective pest control in topical livestock applications. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 38 mg/mL (199.77 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 2 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.