Product Description: Afoxolaner (Standard) is the analytical standard of Afoxolaner. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Afoxolaner is an orally active isoxazoline insecticide/acaricide against Ixodes scapularis in dogs. Afoxolaner acts on the insect γ-aminobutyric acid receptor (GABA) and glutamate receptors, inhibiting GABA & glutamate-regulated uptake of chloride ions, resulting in excess neuronal stimulation and death of the arthropod[1][2].
Formula: C26H17ClF9N3O3
References: [1]Mitchell EB, et al. Efficacy of afoxolaner against Ixodes scapularis ticks in dogs.Vet Parasitol. 2014 Apr 2;201(3-4):223-5./[2]Beugnet F, et al. Afoxolaner against fleas: immediate efficacy and resultant mortality after short exposure on dogs.Parasite. 2014;21:42.
CAS Number: 1093861-60-9
Molecular Weight: 625.87
Research Area: Infection
Target: Chloride Channel;GABA Receptor;Parasite;Reference Standards