Description

9-Tricosene is a high-purity, long-chain alkene of significant commercial interest, particularly recognized for its role as the primary component of the housefly sex pheromone, Muscalure. This compound is valued for its specificity and efficacy in integrated pest management (IPM) systems. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the agrochemical, specialty chemical, and research sectors seeking reliable, high-quality pheromone actives.

Application

• Insect Pheromone Formulations: Primary active ingredient in attractants and lures for housefly (Musca domestica) monitoring and control.
• Agrochemicals: Key component in bait stations and traps used in agricultural, livestock, and food processing facilities for fly population management.
• Research & Development: Standard for behavioral studies, bioassay development, and synthesis of related semiochemicals in entomology and chemical ecology.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediates: Used in organic synthesis for producing derivatives with modified biological activity or physical properties.
• Public Health Vector Control: Incorporated into products designed to reduce fly-borne disease transmission in urban and residential settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Tricosene
CAS No.	52078-48-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₃H₄₆
Molecular Weight	322.62 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-9-Tricosene; Muscalure; Tricos-9-ene; 9-cis-Tricosene; (9Z)-Tricosene; Z-9-Tricosene; Housefly Sex Pheromone; 9-Tricosene (cis-)
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Quality Control

Our 9-Tricosene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, assay, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer, GC)	≥ 90.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Contact for details

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