Abamectin
Abamectin is a widely used insecticide and anthelmintic.
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Other names | avermectin B1 (CAS name), MK-936 |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.113.437 ![]() |
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Formula | C48H72O14 (B1a) C47H70O14 (B1b) |
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Activity
Abamectin is an insecticide as well as an acaricide (miticide)[1] and a nematicide.
Use
Abamectin is also used as a veterinary antihelmintic. Resistance to abamectin-based antihelmintics, although a growing problem, is not as common as to other classes of veterinary antihelmintics. The benzoate salt emamectin benzoate is also used as an insecticide.
Trade names
Trade names include Abba, Abathor, Affirm, Agri-Mek, Avid, Dynamec, Epi-Mek, Genesis Horse Wormer, Reaper, Termictine 5%, Vertimec, CAM-MEK 1.8% EC (cam for agrochemicals), Zephyr and Cure 1.8 EC.
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References
- William C. Campbell (6 December 2012). Ivermectin and Abamectin. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 304–. ISBN 978-1-4612-3626-9.
- "Pesticide Information Profile: Abamectin." Pesticide Management Education Program. May 1994. Cornell University Cooperative Extension. 18 Sep 2007.
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