Application
λ-Cyhalothrin is used as an internal standard for the determination of esfenvalerate from water by capillary gas chromatography with electron capture detection.[1]
It may also be used as a pesticide reference standard for the determination of the analyte:
In virgin olive oil[2] and cotton[3] by gas chromatography (GC) with electron-capture detection.
In leafy vegetables by gas chromatography coupled with an ion trap mass spectrometry detection system (GC–ITMS).[4]
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
General description
λ-Cyhalothrin is a type II highly active synthetic pyrethroid insecticide which contains a-cyano group.[5]
Legal Information
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