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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
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Source
Drugs
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iodovinylmethoprenol
105373-49-7
Methoprene/*analogs & derivatives.
J Biol Chem 1988;263(27):13812