Development of a Novel Insecticide, Flubendiamide

Flubendiamide, a novel class insecticide possessing a unique chemical structure, was discovered by Nihon Nohyaku Co.,Ltd., and was registered in Japan in 2007 under the trade name of Phoenix WDG. The compound is not only the first example of 1,2-benzenedicarboxamide insecticides but also the first p...

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Published inJournal of Pesticide Science Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 490 - 491
Main Authors Masanori TOHNISHI, Tetsuyoshi NISHIMATSU, Kazuhiko MOTOBA, Takashi HIROOKA, Akira SEO
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Pesticide Science Society of Japan 2010
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Summary:Flubendiamide, a novel class insecticide possessing a unique chemical structure, was discovered by Nihon Nohyaku Co.,Ltd., and was registered in Japan in 2007 under the trade name of Phoenix WDG. The compound is not only the first example of 1,2-benzenedicarboxamide insecticides but also the first practical synthetic insecticide with a mode of action as an activator of ryanodine receptors. It shows high and selective activity against lepidopterous insect pests, which leads to excellent efficacy in the field, and excellent safety against non-target organisms, including various beneficial arthropods and natural enemies. These properties suggested the suitability of flubendiamide for integrated pest management (IPM) programs. (C)Pesticide Science Society of Japan [Introduction] Flubendiamide, discovered and globally developed by Nihon Nohyaku Co.,Ltd., is an insecticide of a novel chemical class named benzenedicarboxamides. The following three characteristic groups make the molecule quite unique: an iodine atom at the 3-position of phthalic acid moiety, alkylsulfonyl-alkyl group in the aliphatic amide moiety, and heptafluoroisopropyl group in the anilide moiety.
ISSN:1348-589X