Chemical Name   avermectin B1

 

Empirical Formula  C₄₈H₇₂O₁₄ (avermectin B_1a) + C₄₇H₇₀O₁₄ (avermectin B_1b)

CAS Number  71751-41-2

Molecular Weight   873.1

Formulation     95% TC,  18g/L EC

 

 

Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants. Abamectin is also used as a veterinary antihelmintic.