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Benzoylurea



Benzoylureas are chemical compounds best known for their use as insecticides. One of the more commonly used benzoylurea pesticides is diflubenzuron. Others include chlorfluazuron, flufenoxuron, hexaflumuron, and triflumuron. Lufenuron is the active compound in flea control medication for pet dogs and cats. Benzoylureas are insect growth regulators which act by inhibiting synthesis of chitin in the body of an insect after the insect consumes it.

Certain types of benzoylurea compounds have been investigated as potential anticancer agents.

References

  • Lewis, W.H. and M.P.F. Elvin-Lewis. (2003). Medical Botany. Hoboken: Wiley. pg. 590


 
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