Diflubenzuron is a benzamide insecticide used on forest and field crops to selectively control insects and parasites. Principle target insect species are the gypsy moth, forest tent caterpiller, several evergreen eating moths and the boll weevil. Diflubenzuron is a stomach and contact poison which acts by inhibiting the production of chitin (a compound that makes the outer covering of the insect hard) and so interferes with the formation of the insect's cuticle or shell. It is also used as a larvae control chemical in mushroom operations and animal houses.

CAS NO:35367-38-5

EC NO:252-529-3

Molecular Formula:C₂₆H₁₅Cl₅F₂N₂O₄S

Molecular Weight:666.7351

Synonyms:;3-(2,6-Difluorobenzoyl)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)urea;1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea;difluron;Dimilin;DU 112307;Largon;Micromite;N-(((4-chlorophenyl)amino)carbonyl)-2,6-difluorobenzamide;PDD 6040-I;N-[[(4-chlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide;N-[(4-chlorophenyl)carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide;

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