Abamectin is a mixture of the macrocyclic lactones Avermectin B1a and Avermectin B1b. It has both insecticidal and anthelmintic actions and is used in both agriculture and veterinary medicine. Abamectin can inhibit nicotinic acetylcholine receptors of worms and can also inhibit chikungunya and yellow fever viruses. It is sometimes used for mosquito control.
Cat.No
DC36108
Name
Abamectin
Chemical Properties
CAS
71751-41-2
Formula
C48H72O14
MW
873.07689666748
Storage
2 years -20°C Powder, 2 weeks 4°C in DMSO, 6 months -80°C in DMSO
References
[1]. Mogg TD, Pollitt CC, Willmore JP, Thompson H.Efficacy of avermectin B1 given orally against equine intestinal strongyles and Onchocera microfilaria.Aust Vet J. 1990 Nov;67(11):399-401.
[2]. De Chaneet GC, Casey R, Dixon FF, Besier RB, Mitchell RK.Effect of avermectin B1 and benzimidazole anthelmintics on worm egg output of treated cattle.Aust Vet J. 1988 Mar;65(3):85-6.
[3]. Seaman JT, Eagleson JS, Carrigan MJ, Webb RF.Avermectin B1 toxicity in a herd of Murray Grey cattle.Aust Vet J. 1987 Sep;64(9):284-5.
[4]. Murty US, Jyothi KN, Jamil K.Effect of avermectin B1 (L-676) a metabolite from Streptomyces avermilitis on immatures of Culex quinquefasciatus.Indian J Med Res. 1987 May;85:539-41.
[5]. Parrish MD, Roberts RB.Toxicity of avermectin B1 to larval yellowjackets, Vespula maculifrons (Hymenoptera: Vespidae).J Econ Entomol. 1984 Jun;77(3):769-72.
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