| Description | Methoprene (ZR-515) is a juvenile hormone (JH) mimic and a biological pesticide. Methoprene acts as an insect growth regulator interfering with the lifecycles of insects and preventing insects from reaching maturity or reproducing. |
| In vivo | Methoprene 影响首次孵化时间，表现为明显的浓度依赖性反应，无效应浓度（NOEC）为32 nM。Methoprene 按照2段线性模型减少繁殖能力，阈值分别为24 nM 和 ≤0.18 nM。 |
| Synonyms | 烯虫酯, ZR-515 |
| molecular weight | 310.47 |
| Molecular formula | C19H34O3 |
| CAS | 40596-69-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (161.05 mM), Sonication is recommended. Ethanol: 95 mg/mL (305.99 mM), Sonication is recommended. Acetone: 50 mg/mL (161.05 mM) |
| References | 1. Monteiro JP, et al. Toxicity of methoprene as assessed by the use of a model microorganism. Toxicol In Vitro. 2005;19(7):951-956. 2. Olmstead AW, LeBlanc GL. Low exposure concentration effects of methoprene on endocrine-regulated processes in the crustacean Daphnia magna. Toxicol Sci. 2001;62(2):268-273. |