Abamectin


Abamectin, 阿维菌素, Avermectin B1Other Name: avermectin B1, 5-O-demethylavermectin A1a (i) mixture with 5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-25-(1-methylethyl)avermectin A1a (ii)

CAS No.: [ 71751-41-2 ] (abamectin); [ 65195-55-3 ] (i); [ 65195-56-4 ] (ii)

Molecular: C48H72O14 (avermectin B1a); C47H70O14 (avermectin B1b)


Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants. Abamectin is also used as a veterinary antihelmintic. Resistance to abamectin-based antihelmintics, although a growing problem, is not as common as to other classes of veterinary antihelmintics. The benzoate salt emamectin benzoate is also used as an insecticide.

Abamectin is a mixture of avermectins containing more than 80% avermectin B1a and less than 20% avermectin B1b. that is why the certificate of analysis only shows that the rate as α value (calculated as B1a / B1b).  The avermectins are insecticidal/miticidal compounds derived from the soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. Abamectin is avermectin, antihelmintica natural fermentation product of this bacterium. It acts as an insecticide by affecting the nervous system of and paralyzing insects. Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of citrus, pear, and nut tree crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants.

APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry
Acts by stimulating the release of g-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, thus causing paralysis.

Mode of action
Insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. Has limited plant systemic activity, but exhibits translaminar movement.

Uses Control of motile stages of mites, leaf miners, suckers, Colorado beetles, etc. on ornamentals, cotton, citrus fruit, pome fruit, nut crops, vegetables, potatoes, and other crops. Application rates are 5.6 to 28 g/ha for mite control, 11 to 22 g/ha for control of leaf miners. Also used for control of fire ants. Phytotoxicity May be phytotoxic to pome fruit when mixed with captan.

Formulation types EC.

Our Technical Material (TC) of abamectin have the specification as per recommendation of GB 19336-2003

Items Specification
Appearance White to light yellow crystalline powder, non-visible exotic impurities
Assay Content
      1) B1a + B1b ;
       2) B1a;

95% min.
90% min.
α (B1a /B1b) 4.0 min.
Loss on drying 2.0 % max.
pH range 4.5-7.0
Aceton Insoluble matter 0.2% max.

GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Abamectin is available uopn requested.