Agriculture
Applications
2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is used in the formulation of an insect repellent. In contrast to an insecticide, it deters insects rather than killing them. This prevents insects from landing on the treated skin.
Applications
Acetaldehyde is used in the agricultural industry to make pesticides and insecticides. Other derivatives of acetaldehyde, such as Metaldehyde are used as molluscicide to attract and kill slugs and snails.
Applications
In the agricultural industry, our cellulose derivatives have applications as dispersant agents of pesticides and pelting adhesive of fertilizers and feedstuffs.
Applications
Ethyl acetate is an effective poison for use in entomology as its vapours are a respiratory tract irritant which can kill the insects quickly. It is also used as a carrier solvent for herbicides
