Triflumuron is the active ingredient in some IGRs (
insect growth regulators). An aromatic
ether
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,
organofluorine compound from the
benzoylurea class and a member of
monochlorobenzenes.
Triflumuron is banned in the
European Union
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.
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Insecticides
Ureas
Trifluoromethyl ethers
2-Chlorophenyl compounds