Eprinomectin is a mixture of eprinomectins B1a and B1b in a 9:1 ratio, produced from a mixture of avermectin B1a and B1b. Eprinomectin is used commercially as a topical endectocide (insecticide, miticide and nematocide) for cattle, including lactating dairy cows. Like all avermectins and milbemycins, eprinomectin acts by binding to parasite glutamate-gated chloride ion channels and disrupts neurotransmission leading to paralysis and death of the parasite, mite or insect.
Eprinomectin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
Eprinomectin is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
| References | Eprinomectin: a novel avermectin for use as a topical endectocide for cattle. Shoop W. L. Int. J.Parasitol. 1996, 26, 1237. |
