CAS · 86811-58-7
Product Overview
Fluazuron is a high-purity insecticides supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | White Powder, Odorless |
|---|---|
| Assay (On dried basis): | 98.0% min |
| Melting Point (MP): | 217–219℃ |
| pH: | 6–8 |
| Acetone Insoluble: | 0.5% max |
| Loss on Drying: | 0.5% max |
| Heavy Metals: | 20 ppm max |
Applications
1. Veterinary Medicine
Fluazuron is primarily used as a systemic acaricide in the veterinary industry. Its most important application is in the control of tick infestations in cattle.
Control of Cattle Ticks (e.g., Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus):
Fluazuron is administered to livestock to prevent the growth and molting of ticks, disrupting their life cycle and preventing reproduction.
Pour-on Formulations:
It is most commonly used in pour-on topical solutions, allowing easy administration directly on the skin along the backline of cattle.
Long-Acting Protection:
The compound accumulates in the skin and exerts its effect over weeks, providing long-lasting protection.
2. Insect Growth Regulator (IGR)
Fluazuron acts as a chitin synthesis inhibitor, which makes it effective against the molting process of immature ticks and insects.
Interference with Exoskeleton Formation:
By inhibiting chitin production, it prevents immature ticks from developing into reproductive adults.
Selective Toxicity:
Its mode of action targets arthropods without directly harming mammals, which is advantageous in livestock treatment.
Benefits
1. Effective Tick Control
Highly effective against various tick species that impact livestock health and productivity.
Reduces economic losses due to tick-borne diseases like babesiosis and anaplasmosis.
2. Low Toxicity to Animals
Systemic action ensures minimal handling stress.
Does not require injection or oral dosing.
Safe for use in cattle when administered according to veterinary guidelines.
3. Resistance Management
Works differently from traditional neurotoxic acaricides (e.g., organophosphates, pyrethroids), making it valuable in resistance management programs.
4. Environmental Profile
Because of its specificity and use on large animals rather than as a broadcast spray, its environmental impact is minimized.
Conclusion
Fluazuron (CAS 86811-58-7) is a specialized, highly effective acaricide used predominantly in the livestock industry for the long-term control of ticks in cattle. Its systemic mode of action and role as a chitin synthesis inhibitor help break the tick life cycle, reduce tick-borne diseases, and improve herd health and productivity. With low mammalian toxicity and convenient application, fluazuron has become a cornerstone of integrated tick management programs worldwide.
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