Novaluron
Agent Name
Novaluron
CAS Number
116714-46-6
Formula
C17-H9-Cl-F8-N2-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Rimon; Benzamide, N-(((3-chloro-4-(1,1,2-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)amino)carbonyl)-2,6-difluoro-; Benzamide, N-3-chloro-4-(1,1,2-trifluoro)-2-(trifluoromethoxy)ethoxyphenyl-amino-carbonyl-2,6-difluoro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-(3-Chloro-4-(1,1,2-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethoxyethoxy)phenyl)-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea; GR 572; [HSDB] N-[[[3-Chloro-4-[1,1,2-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)ethoxy]-phenyl]amino]
carbonyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Colorless solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as growth regulator insecticide; [Merck Index] Used on ornamentals in greenhouses to control whiteflies, thrips, and leafminers--disrupts the normal growth and development of immature insects; [Reference #1]
Comments
Can cause temporary eye injury; Can be absorbed through skin; May cause skin sensitization; [HSDB]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.75E-06 mm Hg
Reference Link #2
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: