Lufenuron, (-) -

Lufenuron, (-) - is an active isomer form of Lufenuron. Lufenuron is a lipophilic benzoyl urea insecticide and chitin synthesis inhibitor that can be used for flea and fish lice control. Lufenuron inhibits the molting of arthropods[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[130841-26-8]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Parasite

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

O=C(NC(NC1=CC(Cl)=C(OC(F)(F)C(F)C(F)(F)F)C=C1Cl)=O)C2=C(F)C=CC=C2F

Molecular Formula

C17H8Cl2F8N2O3

Molecular Weight

511.15

References & Citations

[1]Brock et al. Toxicity of sediment-bound lufenuron to benthic arthropods in laboratory bioassays. Aquat Toxicol. 2018 May;198:118-128.|[2]Wang C, et al. Lufenuron suppresses the resistance of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) to entomopathogenic bacteria. J Econ Entomol. 2013 Aug;106 (4) :1812-8.