Description

Grandlure I is a synthetic pheromone compound, specifically a component of the aggregation pheromone of the boll weevil (*Anthonomus grandis*). This high-purity chemical is essential for integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering a targeted and environmentally responsible alternative to broad-spectrum insecticides. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers of agricultural lures and formulations, as well as by research institutions focused on entomology and pest behavior.

Application

• Agricultural Pest Control: A key active ingredient in monitoring and mass-trapping lures for the boll weevil, a major pest of cotton crops.
• Pheromone Formulations: Used in the production of commercial pheromone blends for mating disruption and population monitoring programs.
• Entomological Research: Serves as a critical standard and reagent in laboratory studies of insect communication, olfaction, and behavior.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Enables targeted, species-specific control methods that minimize ecological impact and support sustainable agriculture.
• Manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals: Used by fine chemical producers to synthesize more complex pheromone-based products for the agrochemical sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Grandlure I
CAS No.	30820-22-5
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclobutaneethanol; (Z)-2-(1-Methyl-2-propenyl)-1-methylcyclobutaneethanol; Grandlure Component I; Frontalin (Note: Frontalin is a related but distinct compound often confused; Grandlure I is a specific isomer); Boll Weevil Pheromone Component I; (1R,2S)-1-Methyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)cyclobutaneethanol; (Z)-Grandlure I
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Grandlure I is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, which is critical for pheromone efficacy. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC) to confirm identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomeric composition, and relevant physical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR/GC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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