Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Hexaflumuron (CAS: 86479-06-3)?
Answer
Hexaflumuron is primarily used as an insect growth regulator in pest management, especially in agriculture and horticulture. It targets insects by inhibiting chitin synthesis, which is crucial for their development. It is also used in formulations for controlling pests in stored products and in research for studying insect physiology and pesticide mechanisms.
About
CAS No
86479-06-3
English Name
Hexaflumuron
Molecular Formula
C16H8Cl2F6N2O3
Molecular Weight
461.15 g/mol
SMILES
c1cc(c(c(c1)F)C(=O)NC(=O)Nc2cc(c(c(c2)Cl)OC(C(F)F)(F)F)Cl)F
InChIKey
RGNPBRKPHBKNKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
