Description

cis-7, cis-11-Hexadecadienyl Acetate is a high-purity, synthetic pheromone compound with the CAS number 52207-99-5. This specific isomer is valued for its precise biological activity and serves as a critical active ingredient in advanced integrated pest management (IPM) systems. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, biopesticide, and specialty chemical sectors for creating targeted insect control solutions.

Application

• Primary Component in Pheromone Lures and Traps: Used as the key attractant for monitoring and mass trapping of specific Lepidopteran pests in agriculture and forestry.
• Mating Disruption Formulations: Incorporated into dispensers, sprays, or micro-encapsulated products to disrupt insect mating cycles, reducing pest populations without broad-spectrum insecticides.
• Research and Standard Reference Material: Serves as an analytical standard in environmental testing labs and for academic research in entomology and chemical ecology.
• Specialty Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel insect behavior modifiers and other bioactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-7, cis-11-Hexadecadienyl Acetate
CAS No.	52207-99-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	280.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-7,(Z)-11-Hexadecadien-1-yl Acetate; (7Z,11Z)-7,11-Hexadecadien-1-yl Acetate; 7Z,11Z-Hexadecadienyl Acetate; Hexadecadienyl Acetate (7Z,11Z-); Acetic Acid (7Z,11Z)-7,11-Hexadecadienyl Ester; PBW Sex Pheromone Component; Pink Bollworm Pheromone; Pectinophora gossypiella Pheromone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our cis-7, cis-11-Hexadecadienyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high isomeric purity and batch-to-batch consistency, which is critical for reliable biological efficacy. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer ratio, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when opened for prolonged periods to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (GC/MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Ratio (cis-7, cis-11)	≥ 98:2
Specific Rotation	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.