Description

Sitophilure CAS NO 71699-35-9 is a high-purity synthetic pheromone compound specifically engineered for insect pest management. This product is critical for integrated pest control programs, offering a targeted and environmentally responsible solution. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the agricultural, food storage, and pest control industries for monitoring and mass trapping of key stored-product pests.

Application

• Stored Product Pest Monitoring: Used in lure traps for the detection and population monitoring of the maize weevil (*Sitophilus zeamais*) and the rice weevil (*Sitophilus oryzae*).
• Mass Trapping Systems: A key component in pheromone-based mass trapping devices within grain silos, warehouses, and food processing facilities to reduce pest populations.
• Mating Disruption Programs: Supports area-wide management strategies to disrupt the mating cycles of weevils in bulk grain storage.
• Agricultural Research: Serves as a standard in entomological studies and for the development of new pest management formulations and strategies.
• Quality Control in Food Supply Chains: Employed by food safety auditors and quality assurance teams to proactively assess pest pressure in storage and transport environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sitophilure
CAS No.	71699-35-9
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-nonanol; Sitophin; Sitophilure; (4S,5R)-4-Methyl-5-nonanol; Maize Weevil Aggregation Pheromone; Rice Weevil Pheromone; 5-Hydroxy-4-methylnonane; Ferrugineol (related isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sitophilure is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high biological activity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic techniques to confirm identity, purity, and isomeric ratio, which is critical for efficacy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically >95% by GC), specific rotation, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and volatilization loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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