Pyriproxyfen

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Pyriproxyfen
Chemical structure of pyriproxyfen
Chemical name 4-phenoxyphenyl (RS)-2-(2-pyridyloxy)propyl ether
2-[1-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)propan-2-yloxy]pyridine
Chemical formula C20H19NO3
Molecular mass 321.369 g/mol
Melting point 46 °C
Density 1.2 g/cm3
CAS number [95737-68-1]
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Pyriproxyfen is a pyridine based pesticide which is found to be effective against a variety of arthropoda. It was introduced to the US in 1996 to protect cotton crops against whitefly. It has also found use protecting other crops and can also be used as a treatment for cat fleas.

Pyriproxyfen is a juvenile hormone analogue, preventing larvae from developing into adulthood and thus rendering them unable to reproduce.

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