Coumatetralyl

• 3 - ( alpha- Tertralyl )-4- hydroxycoumarin
• Racumin
• 4-hydroxy- 3-( 1,2,3,4- tetrahydro-1 -naphthyl ) coumarin
• Cumatetralyl

Colorless solid

Fixed

172 ° C ( decomposition)

Practically insoluble in water (425 mg.l -1 at pH 7 and 20 ° C)

Risk

30 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Coumatetralyl is a chemical compound from the group of 4- hydroxycoumarins.

Production and representation

Coumatetralyl can be obtained by reaction of 4- hydroxycoumarin with 1- tetralol.

Properties

Coumatetralyl is a flammable colorless solid which is practically insoluble in water. It decomposes at a temperature as 172 ° C.

Use

Coumatetralyl is used as rat and mouse control products ( rodenticide ). It belongs to the same group, such as warfarin and is a first generation anti-coagulant. This means that the fabric prevents blood clotting, so that the target organism 5 to 10 days after the inclusion of the active die from internal bleeding.

In Germany and Switzerland - except in rodenticides - admitted no other plant protection products containing coumatetralyl as active ingredient.

Trade names

Racumin, Raukumin 57, Rodentin