Synthetic pheromone 8-methyl-2-decanol propanoate
US4734524A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C69/24
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pheromonal compound produced by the western corn rootworm has been identified as 8-methyl-2-decanol propanoate (8-M-2-DP) having the structural formula: ##STR1## A synthesis has been devised for racemic 8-M-2-DP which demonstrates activity toward the western corn rootworm comparable to its natural counterpart. Other diabroticites including the Mexican corn rootworm and the northern corn rootworm also respond to the synthetic compound. By attracting rootworms to field traps, 8-M-2-DP is a useful tool for the monitoring and control of these major agricultural pests.
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