Description

Emamectin Benzoate is a highly effective semi-synthetic insecticide derived from the avermectin family of natural products. Its primary value lies in its exceptional potency and translaminar activity, providing superior control of a broad spectrum of lepidopteran pests at very low application rates. This product is essential for agricultural professionals and formulators seeking reliable, high-performance crop protection solutions to safeguard yield and quality. It is a critical active ingredient for integrated pest management (IPM) programs in key global markets.

Application

Emamectin Benzoate is a cornerstone insecticide for modern agriculture, valued for its unique mode of action and efficacy. Key application areas include:

• Cotton Pest Management: Control of bollworms, including cotton bollworm (*Helicoverpa armigera*) and pink bollworm (*Pectinophora gossypiella*).
• Vegetable Crop Protection: Effective against diamondback moth (*Plutella xylostella*), leafminers, and armyworms on cole crops, leafy greens, and fruiting vegetables.
• Fruit and Nut Orchards: Management of codling moth (*Cydia pomonella*), leafrollers, and other lepidopteran pests in pome fruits, stone fruits, and nuts.
• Soybean and Pulse Crops: Protection from pod borers and defoliating caterpillars to preserve seed quality and yield.
• Turf and Ornamentals: Used in professional landscapes and nurseries to control sod webworms and other caterpillar pests.
• Agricultural Formulations: Serves as a technical-grade active ingredient for the manufacture of emulsifiable concentrates (EC), suspension concentrates (SC), and water-dispersible granules (WG).

Basic Information

Product Name	Emamectin Benzoate
CAS No.	155569-91-8
Molecular Formula	C56H81NO15 • C7H6O2
Molecular Weight	1008.3 g/mol (as benzoate salt)
Synonyms	4″-Deoxy-4″-epi-methylaminoavermectin B1 benzoate; MK-244; Proclaim®; Denim®; Emma; Affirm; Emanectin; Avermectin B1, 4″-deoxy-4″-epi-methylamino-, benzoate; (4″R)-4″-Deoxy-4″-epi-methylaminoavermectin B1 Benzoate
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Quality Control

Our Emamectin Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for precise assay and impurity profiling, to meet or exceed FAO/WHO specifications for technical-grade active ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, related substances, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging away from moisture and incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 92.0% (as Emamectin B1a Benzoate)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total related substances ≤ 5.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (in suspension)	6.0 - 8.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.