Description

Hexaflumuron is a benzoylurea-class insect growth regulator (IGR) that acts as a potent chitin synthesis inhibitor, disrupting the molting process in target pests. This mode of action makes it a highly effective and selective tool for integrated pest management (IPM) programs, offering control with minimal impact on beneficial insects and non-target organisms. It is a critical active ingredient for professional pest control operators, agricultural formulators, and public health programs targeting a range of insect pests, particularly termites and cockroaches.

Application

• Termite Baiting Systems: As a primary active ingredient in commercial and residential termite bait stations, where it is used for colony elimination through trophallaxis.
• Urban Pest Control: Formulated in baits and gels for the professional management of cockroach (Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana) and ant infestations.
• Agricultural Pest Management: Used in certain crop protection formulations to control lepidopteran pests (e.g., cotton bollworm, diamondback moth) and coleopteran larvae in forestry and horticulture.
• Public Health Vector Control: Incorporated into programs for managing insect vectors in sensitive environments, leveraging its specificity.
• Technical Material for Formulation: Supplied as a high-purity technical grade for manufacturers to produce various end-use products like soluble concentrates (SC) and bait formulations.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for entomological studies and the development of novel insect control agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaflumuron
CAS No.	86479-06-3
Molecular Formula	C16H8Cl2F6N2O3
Molecular Weight	461.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[3,5-Dichloro-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)phenyl]-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea; Consult; Trueno; Shatter; Recruit; XLR; Benzoylurea IGR; Chitin synthesis inhibitor; CGA 112913
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaflumuron technical material is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing results for assay, related substances, and physical parameters are provided to guarantee consistent quality and reliable performance in your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Store separately from strong oxidizers and foodstuffs.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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