Product

(Z,Z)-7,11-Hexadecadienal

Product Name (Z,Z)-7,11-Hexadecadienal
Abbreviation Z7Z11-16Ald
Synonyms (Z,Z)-7,11-Hexadecadienal;(Z,Z)-7,11-Hexadecadiel;7Z11Z-16CHO;7,11-hexadecadienal;(Z,E)-7,11-Hexadecadienal;7Z11E-16CHO;7,11-Hexadecadienal, (7Z,11E)-;(7Z,11E)-Hexadeca-7,11-dienal
CAS No. 96883-54-4
Target Pest citrus leafmine; Phyllocnistis citrella; citrus leafmine
Application Scenario Fruits
Molecular Formula C16H28O
Molecular Weight 236.39
Density 0.852±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Form
Boiling Point 331.7±21.0 °C(Predicted)
Storage Temperature
Purity 90%,95%,98%
Application

(Z,Z)-7,11-Hexadecadienal, specifically the (7Z,11E) isomer, is a key female sex pheromone component isolated from the tobacco cutworm moth Spodoptera litura. It is primarily used in agriculture for monitoring and controlling this major pest by formulating multi-component lures, often combined with compounds like Z9,E11-14:Ac. These pheromone traps significantly enhance male moth capture rates by 40-60% compared to conventional methods, providing efficient population surveillance and supporting targeted management strategies in crops like vegetables, cotton, and tobacco.

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