(9Z,12E)-Tetradecadien-1-ol

(9Z,12E)-9,12-Tetradecadien-1-ol is a sex pheromone component isolated from female individuals of lepidopteran pests such as the beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), African cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis), and tobacco cutworm (Spodoptera litura). It is often formulated with (Z9,E12)-tetradecadienyl acetate (Z9,E12-14:Ac) and (Z)-9-tetradecen-1-ol (Z9-14:OH) to create multi-component attractants for controlling these pests in agricultural and storage settings. For instance, in cotton or corn fields, traps baited with lures containing this compound can capture dozens of male moths per day, significantly reducing field populations.