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Home/Compounds/Agrochemical/(S)-methoprene
C19H34O3
310.5 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning

S-Methoprene

CAS65733-16-6
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Insect growth regulator

S-Methoprene is an insect growth regulator and the (S)-enantiomer of methoprene. It is used to control insect development by mimicking juvenile hormone activity.

Insect growth regulator for pest controlUsed in products for inside the home, landscaping/yard, and pet care

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for S-Methoprene (CAS 65733-16-6) is 2918.99.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2918.99

EU CN code (8-digit)

2918 99 90

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

propan-2-yl (2E,4E,7S)-11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate

InChIKey

NFGXHKASABOEEW-GYMWBFJFSA-N

SMILES

C[C@@H](CCCC(C)(C)OC)C/C=C/C(=C/C(=O)OC(C)C)/C

Synonyms (27)
  • ALTOSID
  • (+)-Methoprene
  • (7S)-Methoprene
  • Altosid XR Briquets
  • Altoside CP 10
  • Altoside CP 2
  • Diacon II
  • Extinguish
  • Flea Killer Plus
  • Methoprene (7S)-form
  • Methoprene, (S)-
  • Pharorid
  • Preco
  • S-Methoprene
  • Zodiac
  • d-Methoprene

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