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Chemical structure of Amitraz | 33089-61-1
CAS: 33089-61-1
SKU: S2278
Amitraz | SKU: S2278
Synonyms: N’-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-N-[[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)imino]methyl]-N-methylmethanimidamide; Amitraz
Chemical structure of Amitraz | 33089-61-1
Amitraz is a formamidine-class compound that Sarchem Labs supplies as a technical/research-grade chemical for formulation research, analytical reference work, and process chemistry. It’s best known industrially as the active ingredient in registered acaricide/pesticide products used in veterinary tick and mite control and in agriculture. Sarchem Labs backs every lot with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet. This listing is a bulk technical-grade chemical, not a finished, EPA-registered pesticide product ready for direct application — pesticidal or veterinary use requires separately sourced, properly registered material.
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Specifications

Melting Point86°C
ColorWhite-yellow
Quantity250mg
Formula Weight293.41
percent purity≥97.0% (GC, T)
Physical FormCrystal-powder at 20°C
Chemical Name or MaterialAmitraz
UN NumberUN3077
Molecular FormulaC19H23N3
Molecular Weight293.41 g/mol
CAS Number33089-61-1
EC Number251-375-4
MDL NumberMFCD00069396
PubChem CID36324
InChIKeyQXAITBQSYVNQDR-ZIOPAAQOSA-N

Applications

Reference standard for formamidine-pesticide analytical method development
Formulation research for veterinary parasiticide products (technical-grade raw material)
Agricultural acaricide formulation research
Process chemistry and impurity-profiling reference material
Toxicology/pharmacology research on alpha-2 adrenergic agonist mechanisms (amitraz acts via this pathway)

Product Description

What is Amitraz?

Amitraz is a formamidine compound built from two dimethylphenyl-substituted imine groups linked through a central methanimidamide bridge. Industrially, it functions as an acaricide/insecticide, registered in finished pesticide products used for tick and mite control in livestock and companion animals and in select agricultural applications. Pharmacologically, amitraz and its metabolites act on octopamine and alpha-2 adrenergic receptor pathways in target arthropods, a mechanism of research interest well beyond its pesticidal use.

Uses of Amitraz

Formulation-development and process chemistry teams use technical-grade amitraz like Sarchem’s to support early-stage formulation, analytical method validation, and impurity-profiling work for products that will eventually require full pesticide registration. It’s also used as a reference/analytical standard for confirming identity and purity of amitraz-related compounds, and as a pharmacology tool compound in research on octopaminergic and alpha-2 adrenergic receptor signaling.

Safety Information

  • Signal Word: Warning | GHS Pictograms: GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
  • Hazard Statements: H302 (Harmful if swallowed), H317 (May cause allergic skin reaction), H373 (May cause organ damage through prolonged/repeated exposure), H410 (Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects)
  • PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles/face shield, protective clothing, dust mask/respirator
  • Handling: Avoid generating dust; prevent release to waterways given aquatic toxicity classification

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FAQs: Amitraz

Industrially, amitraz is the active ingredient in registered acaricide/pesticide products for veterinary tick and mite control and select agricultural uses. Sarchem's technical-grade material is used in formulation research, analytical reference work, and process chemistry.

No — Sarchem supplies technical-grade amitraz as a bulk chemical for research and formulation development, not a finished, registered pesticide ready for direct application. Registered use requires separately sourced, properly licensed material.

Yes — it's classified with hazard statements for harm if swallowed, skin sensitization, organ damage from repeated exposure, and aquatic toxicity; full PPE (gloves, eye protection, respirator) is recommended.

C19H23N3, molecular weight approximately 293.41 g/mol.

Yes, for every lot (SKU S2278), confirming purity (≥97.0% by GC) and identity before use.