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Sigma-Aldrich™ Fipronil, PESTANAL® Analytical Standard, 100mg
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Specifications:
| Application | chromatography | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Calibration Standard | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Sigma-Aldrich | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₂H₄Cl₂F₆N₄OS |
Fipronil, PESTANAL® analytical standard, is a high-purity certified pesticide reference material supplied by Sigma-Aldrich™ for use in agricultural, environmental, and regulatory analytical laboratories. It belongs to the phenylpyrazole class of insecticides and is widely monitored due to its potent insecticidal activity and strict regulatory limits in food, feed, and environmental matrices.
The PESTANAL® product line is specifically designed to meet the needs of trace-level pesticide residue analysis, ensuring excellent reproducibility, analytical accuracy, and method reliability across chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
Intended Use
- For laboratory and research use only
- Not for agricultural application or human use
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Intended for:
- Pesticide residue analysis
- Method development and validation
- Environmental monitoring
- Food and feed safety testing
- Regulatory and compliance testing (ISO 17025 / GLP labs)
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Fipronil |
| CAS Number | 120068-37-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₄Cl₂F₆N₄OS |
| Molecular Weight | 437.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Melting Point | 196–201 °C |
| Grade | Analytical standard |
| Product Line | PESTANAL® |
| Format | Neat |
| Shelf Life | Limited (expiry date on label) |
Structure & Identification
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SMILES:
Nc1c(c(nn1-c2c(Cl)cc(cc2Cl)C(F)(F)F)C#N)S(=O)C(F)(F)F - InChI Key: ZOCSXAVNDGMNBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- PubChem SID: 329757191
Fipronil’s structure provides high selectivity and stability, making it suitable as a robust analytical reference compound for trace-level determination.
Analytical Suitability
This analytical standard is validated and suitable for use with:
- HPLC / UHPLC
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- NMR Spectroscopy
- LC-MS / LC-MS/MS (commonly used in multi-residue methods)
It is compatible with single-analyte and multi-residue pesticide screening workflows, including QuEChERS-based sample preparation.
Applications
- Agricultural pesticide residue testing
- Environmental monitoring (soil, water, sediment)
- Food and feed safety analysis
- Method validation and system suitability testing
- Regulatory compliance and surveillance programs
Regulatory & Scientific Relevance
- Widely regulated under MRL frameworks due to environmental and toxicological concerns
- Common target analyte in EU, Codex, and national pesticide monitoring programs
- Frequently included in routine screening panels for insecticides
Storage & Handling
| Parameter | Condition |
|---|---|
| Storage | As indicated on label |
| Shipping | Ambient |
| Handling | Professional laboratory use only |
Quality & Traceability
- Manufactured under Sigma-Aldrich™ quality systems
- Supplied with batch-specific documentation
- Designed for high confidence quantitative and qualitative analysis
Product Classification
- Category: Pesticide Analytical Standards
- Sub-category: Phenylpyrazole insecticides
- Application Areas: Agriculture, Environment
Sigma-Aldrich™ Fipronil, PESTANAL® analytical standard is a high-quality reference compound for accurate pesticide residue and environmental analysis. Its purity, analytical suitability, and compatibility with modern chromatographic techniques make it an essential standard for laboratories engaged in food safety, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance.