Allethrin

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Allethrin I (R = −CH3)Allethrin II (R = −COOCH3)
Allethrin I (R = −CH3)
Allethrin II (R = −COOCH3)

The allethrins are a pair of related synthetic compounds used in insecticides. They are synthetic pyrethroids, a synthetic form of a chemical found naturally in the chrysanthemum flower.

The compounds have low toxicity for humans and birds, and are used in many household insecticides such as RAID as well as mosquito coils. They act by paralyzing the insect before it kills.

They are also used as an ultra low volume (ULV) spray for outdoor mosquito control.

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