Flufenoxuron is an insecticide that belongs to the benzoylurea class, which also includes diflubenzuron, triflumuron, and lufenuron. It acts by inhibiting chitin synthase,
Application
Flufenoxuron is used against mites and insect pests on pome fruit, vines, citrus, tea, cotton, maize, soya, vegetables and ornamentals.
Synthesis The multi-step synthesis of flufenoxuron is described in the following reaction sequence:
Trade name flufenoxuron is marketed under the trade name Cascade (BASF) and Floxate (Mobedco).
Authorization Flufenoxuron was banned in the EU due to bioaccumulation. It was never registered in the US.
Properties
Flufenoxuron is a white crystalline powder. It has low solubility in water, is not flammable, and is not an oxidizer.
Toxicology and safety Flufenoxuron toxicity to humans and other mammals is low, but it has a potentially high bioaccumulation in fish despite its low water solubility.
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