(Z)-8-dodecen-1-yl acetate, CAS 28079-04-1 Insect Sex Attractant

Introduction

The (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE is a trace chemical substance secreted by insects themselves, used for transmitting information between insects. This pheromone is secreted by the females and males of the pear fruit eating insect, mainly used to attract the opposite sex for mating.

The (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE is usually perceived by the antennae and sensory organs on their forelegs. These pheromones may affect insect behavior, such as guiding them to find suitable mating partners or food sources.

Application

In agriculture, the (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE is used to interfere with their mating behavior, thereby reducing the number of next generation insects. A common method is to suspend pheromone directed products that interfere with male and female mating. In addition, the (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE is also used to lure and kill male insects, thereby reducing the population base.

Advantages

1. High selectivity: The (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE is only effective against the pear fruit eating insect and is harmless to other insects and animals, so it will not cause unnecessary interference to the ecosystem.

2. Environmental protection: the (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE is a biological control method that does not require the use of chemical pesticides, thereby reducing pollution to the environment and food.

3. Economically efficient: By utilizing the (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE, the use of chemical pesticides can be reduced, the cost of prevention and control can be lowered, and the effectiveness of prevention and control can be improved.

4. Sustainability: The (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE can effectively control pests in the long term without developing resistance, thus achieving sustainable pest control.

Challenges

1. Firstly, the synthesis and production costs of the (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE are relatively high, and the current market prices are relatively high.

2. Secondly, further research is needed on the mechanism of action and ecological characteristics of the (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE, in order to better understand their scope of action and effects.

3. In addition, the application of (Z)-8-DODECEN-1-YL ACETATE also needs to be combined with other control methods, such as chemical pesticides, biological pesticides, etc., to more comprehensively control pests.