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This section provides an overview for kelthane as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 kelthane manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked kelthane companies as of December, 2024: 1.MedKoo Biosciences, Inc., 2.KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC..
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Kelthane, an organochlorine compound (C14H9Cl5O), known chemically as 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-bis(4-chlorophenyl) ethanol or dicofol, is a pesticide ingredient formerly used in various formulations. As a non-systemic acaricide, it targeted mites on a broad range of crops including vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as fruit trees and ornamental plants.
Despite not being classified as toxic or deleterious, concerns over its persistence, and environmental and hormonal effects have led to restrictions and the establishment of residue standards in several countries. However, its registration as a pesticide has not been renewed, reflecting increasing regulatory and environmental scrutiny.
Kelthane's primary role was combating spider mites, pests notorious for their small size, high fertility, and damage to plant foliage and fruits. Effective across various developmental stages of the mites, kelthane's action mechanism involved inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, leading to excessive accumulation of acetylcholine and abnormal nerve cell activity, resulting in pest control.
Different formulations of kelthane were available:
A powder form intended for direct soil application, with caution advised on windy days to prevent dispersal.
A water-soluble powder form, used for spraying on crops. It's characterized by its tendency to precipitate upon standing when mixed with water.
A liquid form that is mixed with water and sprayed on crops, noted for its low foaming and ease of application.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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MedKoo Biosciences, Inc. is an American manufacturer of biochemical reagents established in 2009 and based in Morrisville, North Carolina. Specializing in small molecule drugs for laboratory use, the company offers a wide range of products including apoptosis inducers, anticancer reagents, epigenetic modulators, and various pharmaceutical related chemicals. These have applications in various fields including microbiology, stem cell research, endocrinology, and epigenetics. MedKoo Biosciences also provides R&D services to client biotechnology, biomedical, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as academic institutions.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Fisher Scientific UK Ltd is a supplier of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and services based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a merger of Fisher Scientific International, Inc. and Thermo Electron in 2006. With a portfolio of over 2 million products, Fisher Scientific offers chemicals, reagents, equipment and instruments, consumables, and safety products. These products cater to various sectors, including clinical diagnostic and research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, healthcare, and government agencies. Fisher Scientific also provides business solutions like the New-Lab Start-Up program, as well as SureTRACE and SureTRACE+ for product knowledge and supply chain management.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MedKoo Biosciences, Inc. |
50.0%
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| 2 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the kelthane page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 25.0% |
Spain
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1 | 25.0% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 25.0% |
