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Methoprene

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Definition: Juvenile hormone analog and insect growth regulator used to control insects by disrupting metamorphosis. Has been effective in controlling mosquito larvae.      Other names ZR515; ZR 515; Altosid PS10; Altosid PS 10; ZR-515; Altosid PS-10; Altosid
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
iodovinylmethoprenol  105373-49-7   Methoprene/*analogs & derivatives. J Biol Chem 1988;263(27):13812

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