| Description | Chlorfluazuron, a chitin synthesis inhibitor, is commonly used as an insect growth regulator for controlling the major insect pests in crops. |
| Synonyms | IKI 7899, AI3-29785, CCRIS 2680, CGA 112913, Atabron |
| molecular weight | 540.65 |
| Molecular formula | C20H9Cl3F5N3O3 |
| CAS | 71422-67-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: Soluble |
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