Lufenuron, a benzoylurea pesticide, inhibits the production of chitin in larval fleas. Without chitin, a larval flea will never develop an exoskeleton. Attacking the ability to create chitin may make lufenuron a remedy against fungal infections, such as ringworm (a dermatophyte infection and not a worm at all).It has no known toxic effects at any dosage on humans or other animals in the environment that do not depend on chitin, though the orally-administered pills can sometimes cause an upset stomach with acid reflux.Lufenuron is thought to be an effective antifungal in plants. It is safe because it is biochemically inert to mammals. Lufenuron is not broken down by the liver or kidneys. Its antifungal property may be due to inhibition of chitin synthesis, which makes up roughly 33% of the typical fungal cell wall.
CAS:103055-07-8
Molecular Formula:C17H8Cl2F8N2O3
Molecular Weight:511.15g/mol
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