Emamectin Benzoate CAS 155569-91-8

What is Emamectin Benzoate CAS 155569-91-8?

Emamectin Benzoate CAS 155569-91-8 is a macrocyclic lactone insecticide derived from avermectin, exhibiting high efficacy against a wide range of agricultural pests, especially lepidopteran species.
It acts primarily by activating glutamate-gated chloride channels in insect nerve and muscle cells, leading to increased chloride ion permeability, paralysis, and eventual death. This selective neurotoxic mechanism makes it highly effective while maintaining relatively low toxicity in non-target organisms.

Specification

Feature

• Highly Efficient Insecticidal Activity: Emamectin benzoate demonstrates extremely high potency against lepidopteran pests such as caterpillars, requiring very low application concentrations for effective control.
• Neuroactive Mode of Action: Functions by activating glutamate-gated chloride channels, disrupting nerve signal transmission and causing rapid paralysis in target insects.
• Low Toxicity and Residue Profile: Compared with earlier avermectins, it shows reduced toxicity to mammals and minimal environmental residue, making it suitable for modern agrochemical research.
• Broad-Spectrum Pest Control: Effective against a variety of agricultural pests, especially those resistant to conventional insecticides, supporting resistance management strategies.

Application

• Agricultural Pest Control Research: Widely used in studies targeting pests such as diamondback moth, beet armyworm, and other lepidopteran insects affecting vegetables and field crops.
• Insect Neurobiology Studies: Applied in research investigating ion channel function, neurotransmission, and insect nervous system regulation.
• Resistance Management Studies: Utilized to evaluate pest resistance evolution and to develop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies with reduced resistance risk.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a key active ingredient and reference compound in the formulation and development of next-generation bio-derived insecticides.

Packaging

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