Product

(E)-13-Octadecenal

Product Name (E)-13-Octadecenal
Abbreviation E13-18Ald
Synonyms /
CAS No. 56554-90-6
Target Pest Duponchelia fovealis;European pepper moth
Application Scenario Home&Garden
Molecular Formula C18H34O
Molecular Weight 266.46
Density 0.841±0.06 g/cm3
Form
Boiling Point 356.0±11.0 °C
Storage Temperature
Purity 98%
Application

(E)-13-Octadecenal is an important sex pheromone component found in several moth species, including the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis). It is used in pest management to monitor and trap male moths, helping to disrupt mating cycles and reduce the need for conventional insecticides. Its high specificity and effectiveness make it a valuable tool in integrated pest management programs, particularly for agricultural crops.

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