Fluazuron

• CAT Number: R007095
• CAS Number: 86811-58-7
• Molecular Formula: C20H10Cl2F5N3O3
• Molecular Weight: 506.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-[[[4-Chloro-3-[[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]oxy]phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2,6-difluoro-benzamide; Acatak
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: N-[[4-chloro-3-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]oxyphenyl]carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H10Cl2F5N3O3/c21-11-5-4-10(29-19(32)30-17(31)16-13(23)2-1-3-14(16)24)7-15(11)33-18-12(22)6-9(8-28-18)20(25,26)27/h1-8H,(H2,29,30,31,32)
• InChIKey: YOWNVPAUWYHLQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)F)C(=O)NC(=O)NC2=CC(=C(C=C2)Cl)OC3=C(C=C(C=N3)C(F)(F)F)Cl)F

Fluazuron is an insect growth regulator used primarily as an acaricide in livestock to control ticks. It works by inhibiting chitin synthesis, essential for the development of the exoskeleton in insects and arachnids, effectively preventing molting and leading to their death. Fluazuron is favored for its specificity to parasites, minimizing harm to non-target species. It is commonly applied in veterinary medicine, particularly for cattle, to manage tick infestations, thereby improving animal health and reducing the spread of tick-borne diseases.