Description

Periplanoneb is a high-purity synthetic pheromone compound, specifically the major sex pheromone of the American cockroach (*Periplaneta americana*). This product is essential for advanced research and development in the field of insect behavior control and integrated pest management (IPM). It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories, agrochemical companies, and academic institutions focused on entomology, behavioral ecology, and the development of novel, species-specific insect attractants and monitoring systems.

Application

• Insect Behavior Research: Fundamental studies on cockroach olfactory reception, mating behavior, and neuroethology.
• Pest Monitoring & Surveillance: A key active ingredient in specialized lures and traps for monitoring American cockroach populations in sensitive environments.
• Agrochemical R&D: Used in the development and efficacy testing of new insect attractants, repellents, and mating disruption strategies.
• Comparative Pheromone Studies: Serves as a reference standard in research comparing pheromone systems across different insect species.
• Formulation Development: Used by manufacturers to create and optimize controlled-release formulations for commercial pest control products.
• Ecological & Field Studies: Employed in field research to understand population dynamics and dispersal patterns of *Periplaneta americana*.

Basic Information

Product Name	Periplanoneb
CAS No.	61228-92-0
Molecular Formula	C16H24O3
Molecular Weight	264.36 g/mol
Synonyms	(3Z,6Z,8E)-Dodecatrien-1-yl Acetate; Periplanone B; American Cockroach Sex Pheromone; (3Z,6Z,8E)-3,6,8-Dodecatrien-1-yl Acetate; Periplanone-B; Periplanone B (major component)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Periplanoneb is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, critical for sensitive biological assays. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade biochemicals, ensuring reliable performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended cold chain conditions of -20°C or below to prevent oxidation and degradation. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 90.0% (3Z,6Z,8E isomer)

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