Medical Definition of Methoprene
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Isopropyl-11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate. Juvenile hormone analog and insect growth regulator used to control insects by disrupting metamorphosis. Has been effective in controlling mosquito larvae.
Synonym: zr-515; altosid.
Chemical name: 2,4-Dodecadienoic acid, 11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-, 1-methylethyl ester, (E,E)-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Methoprene
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