Description

Tricosene (7Z) is a high-purity, long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid methyl ester, specifically the cis-7 isomer of tricosene methyl ester. This compound serves as a critical semiochemical and pheromone precursor in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought by professionals in the agrochemical, life science research, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for developing insect behavior modifiers and fine chemical intermediates.

Application

• Insect Pheromone Research: A key intermediate in the synthesis of Lepidopteran sex pheromones for integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used in the development of eco-friendly insect attractants and mating disruptors for crop protection.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing longer-chain fatty acid derivatives, surfactants, and lipid analogs.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in laboratory studies to investigate insect olfaction, receptor binding, and behavioral ecology.
• Standards and Reference Materials: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for chromatography and mass spectrometry in environmental and entomological testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricosene (7Z)
CAS No.	52078-42-9
Molecular Formula	C24H46O2
Molecular Weight	366.62 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-7-Tricosene; (7Z)-Tricosene; cis-7-Tricosene; Methyl (Z)-7-tricoseneate; 7-Tricosene, (7Z)-; Tricos-7-ene, (Z)-; Methyl cis-7-tricoseneate; Tricosene methyl ester (7Z)
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Quality Control

Our Tricosene (7Z) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (cis-7)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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