A volatile compound with kairomonal attractant activity
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2(E),4(Z)-Decadienoic Acid ethyl ester

Item No. 30835

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2E,4E-decadienoic acid, ethyl ester
CAS Number
3025-30-7
Synonyms
  • Pear ester
  • SFE 12:2
Molecular Formula
C12H20O2
Formula Weight
196.3
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: 10 mg/mlDMF: Slightly soluble
λmax
264 nm
SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C=C\C(OCC)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14-4-2/h8-11H,3-7H2,1-2H3/b9-8-,11-10+
InChi Key
OPCRGEVPIBLWAY-QNRZBPGKSA-N
Origin
Synthetic
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2(E),4(Z)-Decadienoic acid ethyl ester is a volatile compound that has been found in pears and has kairomonal attractant activity.1 2(E),4(Z)-Decadienoic acid ethyl ester attracts male and female codling moths (C. pomonella), an apple, pear, and walnut pest, to traps placed in orchards when applied at a concentration of 40 mg/trap. It also attracts C. splendana males and females, as well as P. fasciana males.

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Schmidt, S., Anfora, G., Ioriatti, C., et al. Biological activity of ethyl (e,z)-2,4-decadienoate on different tortricid species: Electrophysiological responses and field tests. Environ. Entomol. 36(5), 1025-1031 (2007).