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.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Toxicity evaluation
Acute oral LD
50 for rats: >5,000 mg/kg
