Food and Drug Administration

Glossary of Pesticide Chemicals Food and Drug Administration

This glossary is intended to facilitate communication on the subject of pesticide residues in foods and feeds. Chemicals are listed, alphabetically by preferred name, in the body of the glossary. The preferred name is printed in bold-face type, as is the CAS Registry number assigned by Chemical Abstracts Service (not available for some entries). Alternate names are identified by type of name. An index provides a cross-reference to the preferred name for each alternate name. Use the index to find the name used for any chemical in the body of the Glossary. Then find the main entry for that chemical to obtain additional alternate names and other information.