Chemicals and Drugs

Diflubenzuron

An insect growth regulator which interferes with the formation of the insect cuticle. It is effective in the control of mosquitoes and flies.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An insect growth regulator which interferes with the formation of the insect cuticle. It is effective in the control of mosquitoes and flies.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C14H9ClF2N2O2
Molecular Weight
310.68 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
35367-38-5
IUPAC Name
N-[(4-chlorophenyl)carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide
InChIKey
QQQYTWIFVNKMRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)F)C(=O)NC(=O)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)F
MeSH Unique ID
D004132
Source
PubChem CID 37123

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Dioflubenzuron
  • Dimilin
  • TH-6040
  • TH 6040
  • TH6040

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Aspects Covered

25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

91(77); was DIMILIN see under JUVENILE HORMONES 1977-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Insect Control (1974-1976)
  • Juvenile Hormones (1975-1976)
  • Mosquito Control (1974-1976)
  • Phenylurea Compounds (1974-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Diflubenzuron. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004132. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004132
  2. Diflubenzuron. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diflubenzuron
  3. Diflubenzuron. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q424939
  4. Diflubenzuron. In: PubChem Compound. CID 37123. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/37123