Methoprene

Methoprene, an insect juvenile growth hormone mimic, is a growth-regulating insecticide that manifests its toxicity to target organisms by acting as a juvenile hormone agonist[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[40596-69-8]

Product Name Alternative

ZR-515

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335, H411

Target

Insecticide

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Methoprene.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

Acetone : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC(C)(OC)CCCC(C)C/C=C/C(C)=C/C(OC(C)C)=O

Molecular Formula

C19H34O3

Molecular Weight

310.47

Precautions

H315, H319, H335, H411

References & Citations

[1]Olmstead AW, LeBlanc GL. Low exposure concentration effects of methoprene on endocrine-regulated processes in the crustacean Daphnia magna. Toxicol Sci. 2001;62 (2) :268-273.|[2]Monteiro JP, et al. Toxicity of methoprene as assessed by the use of a model microorganism. Toxicol In Vitro. 2005;19 (7) :951-956.