Diflubenzuron

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Diflubenzuron
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Names
IUPAC name
N-[(4-Chlorophenyl)carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide
Other names
Dimilin
Identifiers
3D model (Jmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.047.740
KEGG
UNII
Properties[1]
C14H9ClF2N2O2
Molar mass 310.68 g·mol−1
0.08 mg/L
Solubility in other solvents DMSO: 12 g/100 g
Acetone 0.615 g/100 g
Methanol: 0.09 g/100 g
Pharmacology
QP53BC02 (WHO)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Diflubenzuron is a benzoylurea-type insecticide of the benzamide class. It is used in forest management and on field crops[2] to selectively control insect pests, particularly forest tent caterpillar moths, boll weevils, gypsy moths, and other types of moths.[1] The mechanism of action of diflubenzuron involves inhibiting the production of chitin which is used by an insect to build its exoskeleton.It is widely used larvicide in India for control of mosquitoes larvae by public health authorities.The Diflubenzuron formulation is approved by WHOPES. [1]

Environmental Toxicity[edit]

Diflubenzuron has been evaluated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and it is classified as non-carcinogenic. While 4-Chloroaniline, a metabolite of diflubenzuron, has been classified as a Carcinogen, it is not present in diflubenzuron. 4-Chloroaniline is produced after diflubenzuron has been ingested, and the body changes a small fraction of it to the metabolite. Diflubenzuron has been tested, and the small amount converted to 4-chloroaniline after ingestion does not cause cancer.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Diflubenzuron Pesticide Information Profile, Extension Toxicology Network
  2. ^ Johnson, Douglas (2016). "Insecticide Recommendations for Soybeans - 2016" (PDF). Cooperative Extension Service. University of Kentucky: College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Retrieved 16 February 2016. 
  3. ^ "Reregistration Eligibility Decision Diflubenzuron" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 16 November 2016.