Azadirachtin Technical
Overview
Azadirachtin Technical is a high-purity botanical extract derived from carefully selected neem seed kernels, containing up to 25% Azadirachtin. This naturally occurring tetranortriterpenoid exhibits powerful insecticidal, antifeedant, g rowth-regulating, and repellent properties, making it highly effective against a wide spectrum of agricultural pests. Its selective mode of action targets harmful insects while remaining safe for beneficial organisms such as pollinators and natural predators, ensuring balanced ecosystems and environmentally responsible pest management.
Key Specifications
| Purity |
15–25% w/w (Azadirachtin A + B) |
| Form |
Free-flowing powder |
| Colour |
Light brown |
| Odour |
Characteristic garlic/sulphur odour |
| Moisture |
< 1% |
Composition
| Azadirachtin A (C₃₅H₄₄O₁₆) |
12–21% |
| Azadirachtin B (C₃₃H₄₂O₁₄) |
3–5% |
| Salanin, Nimbin, Epoxyazadiradione & other limonoids |
75–85% |
| Aflatoxins (B₁ + B₂ + G₁ + G₂) |
< 60 μg/kg |
Applications
- Primary active ingredient for the formulation of neem-based biopesticides containing Azadirachtin up to 5%, including EC, SC, and other eco-friendly formulations
- Used in the development of broad-spectrum organic pest control products for field crops, vegetables, fruits, plantations, and ornamentals
- Essential raw material for manufacturing sustainable agricultural inputs for integrated pest management (IPM) programs
- Widely utilized in horticultural formulations for nurseries, greenhouses, and protected cultivation systems
Key Benefits
- Rich in neem limonoids: Contains a full spectrum of naturally occurring neem limonoids, enhancing overall biological activity and synergistic pest control performance.
- Negligible aflatoxin content: Produced under controlled processing conditions to ensure extremely low aflatoxin levels, meeting quality and safety expectations for agricultural and formulation use.
- Superior stability: The most stable technical form of Azadirachtin, offering excellent shelf life and long-term bioactivity retention under proper storage conditions.
- Logistically efficient: Compact, concentrated form allows for easy handling, safe transportation, and cost-effective storage.
- Sustainable agriculture compliant: Ideal for residue-conscious farming systems and environmentally responsible pest management programs.
Packaging & Storage
- Available in bulk packaging as well as customized pack sizes to meet specific formulation, manufacturing, and distribution requirements
- Should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark environment, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture to preserve stability and potency
- Shelf life: 2 years from the date of manufacture, when stored under recommended conditions
