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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: paul cotter on 01/07/2025 12:38:52

Title: Can an insect repellent be bio-transformed into a toxin?
Post by: paul cotter on 01/07/2025 12:38:52

Recently i came across the insect repellent "icaridin". This substance, if hydrolysed will become 2(gamma hydroxy propyl) piperidine which is very close to the hemlock alkaloids, ie it is gamma hydroxy coniine. Amide bonds are generally difficult to cleave chemically but is there a possibility of enzymic(via microorganisms) conversion to a potent nicotinic ach toxin?

Title: Re: Can an insect repellent be bio-transformed into a toxin?
Post by: Bored chemist on 02/07/2025 14:21:55

That's a worryingly good question.