Fenoxycarb
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Fenoxycarb is a carbamate insect growth regulator.[1] It has a low toxicity for bees, birds, and humans, but is toxic to fish.[citation needed] The oral LD50 for rats is greater than 16,800 milligrams per kilogram (0.269 oz/lb).[2]
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Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl]carbamate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.069.702 |
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C17H19NO4 | |
Molar mass | 301.34 g/mol |
Melting point | 53.5 °C (128.3 °F; 326.6 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Fenoxycarb is non-neurotoxic and does not have the same mode of action as other carbamate insecticides. Instead, it prevents immature insects from reaching maturity by mimicking juvenile hormone.[3][4]