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insect growth regulator

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C₁₉H₃₄O₃

310.5 g/mol

AgrochemicalWarning

Methoprene

CAS40596-69-8EC254-993-2

Category

Agrochemical

Compound Class

Ester

Primary Use

Insect juvenile hormone mimic

Methoprene is an isopropyl ester and a juvenile hormone mimic used as an insecticide. It disrupts insect development and is employed to control pests in agriculture, livestock, and public health settings.

Control of mosquito larvaeControl of fleas on petsControl of stored product pests in food processing plants

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

Safety Reference

Harmful

Environmental Hazard

Warning

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H411

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Methoprene (CAS 40596-69-8) is 2918.99.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2918.99

EU CN code (8-digit)

2918 99 90

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers

IUPAC Name

propan-2-yl (2E,4E)-11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate

InChIKey

NFGXHKASABOEEW-LDRANXPESA-N

SMILES

CC(C)OC(=O)/C=C(\C)/C=C/CC(C)CCCC(C)(C)OC

Synonyms (61)

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H401Toxic to aquatic life