CAS 20711-10-8: (Z)-11-Tetradecenyl acetate

(11Z)-Tetradec-11-en-1-yl acetate is a fatty acid that belongs to the chemical class of long chain fatty acids. It is produced by the host plant and serves as an important pheromone for the insect, which attracts the opposite sex. The geometric isomers of this molecule are found in plants and animals. In mammals, (11Z)-tetradec-11-en-1-yl acetate binds to odorant receptors and inhibitory activity has been observed in invertebrates. This molecule may be used as an attractant for various insects or as a repellent for other animals.

Applications (Z)-11-Tetradecenyl Acetate is a sex pheremone component that can be found in various insect specie, such as O. nubilalis and Asian and European corn borers. References Leary, G.P., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., 109, 14081 (2012);