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Preferred IUPAC name Methyl 7-chloro-2,5-dihydro-2-[[(methoxycarbonyl)[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]indeno[1,2-e][1,3,4]oxadiazine-4a(3H)-carboxylate | |
Systematic IUPAC name (S)-Methyl 7-chloro-2-{[(methoxycarbonyl)[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]amino]carbonyl}-2H,3H,4aH,5H-indeno[1,2-e][1,3,4]oxadiazine-4a-carboxylate | |
Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) | |
Abbreviations | DPX-MP062 |
8366683 | |
ChEBI | |
ChEMBL | |
ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.132.370 |
KEGG | |
MeSH | Indoxacarb |
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UNII | |
UN number | UN 3077 |
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Properties | |
C22H17ClF3N3O7 | |
Molar mass | 527.84 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 88.1 °C (190.6 °F; 361.2 K) 99% indoxacarb PAI |
Pharmacology | |
QP53AX27 ( WHO ) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Indoxacarb is an oxadiazine pesticide developed by DuPont that acts against lepidopteran larvae. [1] It is marketed under the names Indoxacarb Technical Insecticide, Steward Insecticide and Avaunt Insecticide. It is also used as the active ingredient in the Syngenta line of commercial pesticides: Advion and Arilon. [2] [3] [4]
Its main mode of action is via blocking of neuronal sodium channels, belonging to IRAC group 22A. [1] It is fairly lipophilic with a Kow of 4.65. This pesticide should be used with caution since some insects such as the oriental tobacco budworm (Helicoverpa assulta) become resistant when exposed. [5]
In 2021, the European Union [6] chose not to renew Indoxacarb for use as a plant-protection insecticide. The United Kingdom still allows use of the compound until 2025. [7]
Indoxacarb was developed by the McCann et al. team at E. I. du Pont de Nemours. [8] [9]
Indoxacarb is the active ingredient in a number of household insecticides, including cockroach and ant baits, and can remain active after digestion. [10] In 2012 DuPont's Professional Products including the line of Advion and Arilon products was purchased by Syngenta. [11] Indoxacarb is the active ingredient in the pet product, Activyl, from Merck Animal Health. It is marketed to kill fleas on dogs and cats. [12]
While toxicity to humans has not been formally studied, there is a reported case of a person consuming indoxacarb in a suicide attempt. [13] The patient developed methemoglobinemia following ingestion. [13] Methemoglobinemia (also known as blue baby syndrome) is a condition which ultimately decreases the effectiveness of red blood cells to exchange oxygen with organs. Methemoglobinemia can be fatal if left untreated, however when the cause is exposure to a chemical agent (not genetic) a variety of treatments are available and effective. [14] [15]