Common Name
A common name of a compound is a non-systematic, traditional, or trivial name often derived from its source, historical use, or physical properties rather than its chemical structure. Unlike systematic (IUPAC) names, common names are frequently used in daily life, industry, or commerce for convenience.
For example, Water (H2O) instead of dihydrogen monoxide,or salt for sodium chloride (NaCL).
AFOXOLANER
Afoxolaner, an isoxazoline parasiticide, kills fleas and ticks by blocking GABA-gated chloride channels in their central nervous system. This binding blocks the influx of chloride ions, which normally inhibit nerve …
Read MoreSUMETHRIN (d-PHENOTHRIN)
Sumethrin (d-phenothrin) is a type I pyrethroid insecticide. Pyrethroids are synthetic esters derived from naturally occurring pyrethrins extracted from chrysanthemum flowers. Like most synthetic pyrethroid, phenothrin exists as a mixture …
Read MoreEPRINOMECTIN
Eprinomectin is a broad-spectrum avermectin topical endectocide (kills both endoparasites (internal worms) and ectoparasites (external ticks, lice, mosquitoes) They act as an agonist of the GABA receptors in nerve cells …
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Fluralaner is another systemic insecticide and acaricide belonging to the isoxazoline class that is orally administered to cats and dogs Fluralaner, an isoxazoline compound, produces toxicity in insects and arachnids …
Read MoreN-phenylsulfonylimidazopyridine-2-carboxamide nematicides
Fluazaindolizine (the active ingredient in products like Salibro™ and Reklemel™) is a nematicide that belongs to the new chemical class known as N-phenylsulfonylimidazopyridine-2-carboxamide nematicides. Fluazaindolizine is of low to moderate acute toxicity by …
Read MoreThifensulfuron-methyl
In the toxicokinetics studies, thifensulfuron-methyl was extensively and rapidly absorbed. Excretion of substance was predominantly through the urine but with appreciable amounts excreted in faeces (European Food Safety Authority, 2015). …
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