Description

Stegobinone is a high-purity, volatile organic compound with the CAS number 110996-50-4, recognized for its specific biological activity. This compound is a critical intermediate and active ingredient in the synthesis of advanced pheromones and other specialized fine chemicals. It is essential for research and development laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and producers of specialty chemical formulations requiring precise and reliable bioactive components.

Application

• Pheromone Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of sophisticated insect pheromones for agricultural pest management and behavioral studies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and formulation of novel, targeted biocontrol agents and insect growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical research.
• Chemical Biology Studies: Employed as a probe or standard in research investigating insect olfaction and chemical communication pathways.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Stegobinone
CAS No.	110996-50-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S,4R)-3-Ethyl-4-methyl-5-hexanolide; (S,R)-Stegobinone; 3-Ethyl-4-methyl-5-hexanolide; 5,6-Dihydro-4-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, 3-ethyl-; 3-Ethyl-4-methyl-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one; 3-Ethyl-4-methyl-δ-hexalactone; Stegobinone (pheromone)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Stegobinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept sealed and only opened in controlled environments to minimize loss and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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