Description

Methoprene Acid is a key organic acid intermediate, specifically the carboxylic acid form of the insect growth regulator Methoprene. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced insect control agents that target larval development stages. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical and specialty chemical industries for producing insect growth regulators (IGRs) and insecticidal formulations. Its precise chemical structure allows for the creation of products with targeted activity and favorable environmental profiles.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs): Serves as the essential carboxylic acid precursor in the synthesis of Methoprene and related juvenile hormone analogs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of larvicides for controlling pests in agricultural, horticultural, and stored product protection applications.
• Public Health Pest Control: A key building block for formulating products targeting mosquito larvae and other public health insect vectors.
• Veterinary and Animal Health Products: Employed in the synthesis of insect control agents used in livestock and pet care.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying insect endocrinology and developing novel pest management solutions.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block for synthesizing other complex organic molecules with biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoprene Acid
CAS No.	53092-52-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₄O₃
Molecular Weight	310.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Methoprene Acid; (2E,4E)-11-Methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-2,4-dodecadienoic Acid; Isopropyl (2E,4E)-11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-2,4-dodecadienoate Acid Form; Altosid Acid; ZR-515 Acid; Juvenile Hormone Analog Acid; JH Acid Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Methoprene Acid CAS NO 53092-52-7 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent composition, and reliable performance as a synthesis intermediate. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports your need for a dependable and specification-compliant raw material in critical manufacturing processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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