Description

Verbenone is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene ketone, widely recognized for its role as a semiochemical in insect behavior management. This compound is valued for its specific biological activity and is a key ingredient in advanced pest control strategies. It is primarily utilized by the agrochemical, forestry, and specialty chemical industries for the development of eco-friendly insect repellents and pheromone-based monitoring systems.

Application

• Forestry Pest Management: As a key component in pheromone-based systems to disrupt bark beetle (e.g., mountain pine beetle, spruce beetle) aggregation and protect conifer forests.
• Agricultural Insect Control: Incorporated into repellent formulations for protecting high-value crops from pest infestations.
• Insect Behavior Research: Used as a standard or active ingredient in laboratory studies and field trials to understand and manipulate insect communication.
• Specialty Repellent Products: Formulated into controlled-release devices, sprays, or dispensers for area protection in orchards, parks, and timberlands.
• Green Chemistry Initiatives: Serves as a biobased, often more environmentally benign, alternative to synthetic insecticides in integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Verbenone
CAS No.	18309-32-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-en-2-one; 2-Pinen-4-one; 4,6,6-Trimethyl-2-norpinen-4-one; (-)-Verbenone; (1S)-4,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-en-2-one; Beetle Repellent Verbenone; Bark Beetle Anti-Aggregant
EINECS	242-204-5

Quality Control

Our Verbenone is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral purity and impurity profiles, to meet the specific requirements of research and commercial formulations. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent loss and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC)	≥ 98.0% (-)-Verbenone
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-250° to -260° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Refractive Index n20/D	1.490 - 1.500
Relative Density (20°C)	0.975 - 0.985

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.