13 April 2026, US: The ISO 1750 Maintenance Agency has provisionally approved "isoxalanam" as the ISO common name for a new-generation isoxazoline insecticide developed by Shandong Kangqiao Bio-Technology.
The decision was formalized on 10 April 2026, marking another addition to the evolving global pipeline of crop protection chemistries.
Isoxalanam represents a structurally advanced molecule within the isoxazoline class of insecticides, a group increasingly recognized for its efficacy against resistant pest populations and its role in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
The compound corresponds to the following chemical structure:
4-[(5S)-5-(3,5-dichloro-4-fluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-[(1R)-1-methyl-2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]benzamide
(CAS No.: 3085252-12-3)
This complex molecular configuration reflects the trend toward highly targeted, fluorinated chemistries designed to enhance stability, bioavailability, and pest-specific action while potentially reducing non-target impacts.
As per ISO nomenclature procedures, the name "isoxalanam" is currently under a provisional approval phase. Stakeholders, including agrochemical companies and trademark holders, have until 10 October 2026 to submit objections-particularly if there are concerns related to trademark conflicts or naming overlaps.
If no objections are raised within this timeframe, isoxalanam will be formally adopted and included in the next edition of ISO 1750, which standardizes common names for pesticides globally.
In line with ISO naming conventions, the French common name for the compound has also been provisionally approved as "isoxalaname" (noun, masculine), ensuring consistency across international regulatory and commercial frameworks.
The introduction of isoxalanam highlights the continued innovation in insecticide discovery, especially in response to rising resistance issues and the need for more sustainable crop protection tools. Isoxazoline compounds have already shown promise in both agricultural and veterinary applications, and this new molecule could further strengthen that category's relevance in global markets.
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