Amidinohydrazones

Pronunciation
/am-i-din-o-hi-dra-zohn/
Category
Insecticide Chemistry
Singular
Amidinohydrazone
Plural
Amidinohydrazones

Definition

A class of insecticides that inhibit electron transport, specifically ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase (complex III).

Etymology

From the combination of 'amide', 'hydrazine', and 'one'.

Example

Hydramethylnon is an example of an amidinohydrazone insecticide used in baits against fire ants.

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