Description
Triflumuron, a benzoylphenyl urea compound, is an
insect development inhibitor that inhibits the synthesis of
chitin. It is formulated as an off-shears pour-on lousicide
for control of the sheep body louse Bovicola ovis.
Chemical Properties
White Solid
Uses
A chitin biosynthesis inhibitor
Uses
Insecticide (larvicide).
Uses
Triflumuron is a benzoylphenylurea insecticide. Triflumuron is a chitin synthesis inhibitor used to control insects pests such as mosquitos and flies.
Definition
ChEBI: Triflumuron is a benzoylurea insecticide, a member of monochlorobenzenes, an organofluorine compound and an aromatic ether.
Production Methods
The production of triflumuron involves a carefully controlled chemical synthesis that aims to form a urea linkage between two aromatic compounds. The process typically begins with the reaction of 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride and 4-trifluoromethoxyaniline, which yields an intermediate amide. This intermediate is then reacted with isocyanates or carbamoyl chlorides to form the final urea derivative, triflumuron.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Mechanism of action
Inhibitor of chitin biosynthesis affecting CHS1.
Toxicity evaluation
Acute oral LD
50 for rats: >5,000 mg/kg
Pesticide Type
Insecticide; Larvicide; Veterinary substance
