CAS No. 78587-05-0
Batch:
Purity:99.65
Chemical Structure
Check the
Hexythiazox
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 78587-05-0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula |
C17H21ClN2O2S |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 352.88 |
Biological Activity
Hexythiazox is a selective non-systemic acaricide with potent ovicidal, larvicidal, and nymphicidal activities against various mite species. It acts primarily as a mite growth inhibitor, disrupting embryogenesis and the moulting processes during early developmental stages. This interference prevents egg hatching and halts nymphal development, thereby suppressing agricultural pest populations on crops such as cotton, fruits, and vegetables.
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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Solubility
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
71 mg/mL
(201.2 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 24 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
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).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.