Synthesis and Improvement of Permethrin Stability by Rhodium Amide Complexes
Abstract
Synthesis and Improvement of Permethrin Stability by Rhodium Amide Complexes Kimia Ataran, Dr. Cassandra Eagle Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University Permethrin, one of the most widely applied synthetic pyrethroids, is widely used in various applications but its instability remains a significant limitation. This study aims to enhance permethrin's stability through optimized synthesis using rhodium amide catalysts with demonstrated higher catalytic efficiency and stability for organic synthesis. The study involves synthesis and characterization of rhodium amide complexes via Soxhlet extraction, column chromatography, and X-ray crystallography. The complexes will be analyzed as catalysts for permethrin synthesis relative to standard rhodium acetate catalysts in terms of efficiency and improvement of stability. Stability testing under defined conditions will measure improvements in degradation resistance. Preliminary findings suggest that rhodium amide catalysts improve permethrin’s stability while maintaining its effectiveness as an insecticide. The insights of the study deal with the issue of how synthetic insecticides are improved and are offering new and improved potential solutions to the issue of stability while decreasing environmental and biological risks.
Start Time
16-4-2025 9:00 AM
End Time
16-4-2025 10:00 AM
Room Number
272
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Subtype
Research-in-Progress
Presentation Category
Science, Technology and Engineering
Faculty Mentor
Cassandra Eagle
Synthesis and Improvement of Permethrin Stability by Rhodium Amide Complexes
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Synthesis and Improvement of Permethrin Stability by Rhodium Amide Complexes Kimia Ataran, Dr. Cassandra Eagle Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University Permethrin, one of the most widely applied synthetic pyrethroids, is widely used in various applications but its instability remains a significant limitation. This study aims to enhance permethrin's stability through optimized synthesis using rhodium amide catalysts with demonstrated higher catalytic efficiency and stability for organic synthesis. The study involves synthesis and characterization of rhodium amide complexes via Soxhlet extraction, column chromatography, and X-ray crystallography. The complexes will be analyzed as catalysts for permethrin synthesis relative to standard rhodium acetate catalysts in terms of efficiency and improvement of stability. Stability testing under defined conditions will measure improvements in degradation resistance. Preliminary findings suggest that rhodium amide catalysts improve permethrin’s stability while maintaining its effectiveness as an insecticide. The insights of the study deal with the issue of how synthetic insecticides are improved and are offering new and improved potential solutions to the issue of stability while decreasing environmental and biological risks.