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Manual of Biocontrol Agents Abbreviated Entry*

Active substance:

(E)-8-dodecenyl acetate

Structure:

(E)-8-dodecenyl acetate structure

Nomenclature

Common Names:

  • Component of the Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (macademia nut borer) mating pheromone.
  • Component of the Cryptophlebia illepida (Koa seed worm) mating pheromone.
  • Component of the Cydia funebrana (plum fruit moth) mating pheromone.
  • Component of the Grapholita molesta (Oriental fruit moth) mating pheromone.

CAS RN:

38363-29-0

IUPAC:

dodec-8-en-1-yl-acetate

Targets:

  • Cryptophlebia illepida (koa seedworm)
  • Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (macadamia nut borer)
  • Cydia funebrana (plum fruit moth)
  • Grapholita molesta (oriental fruit moth)

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This is an extract from the Manual of Biocontrol Agents produced by the BCPC. The manual has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the growth and maturity of the global biocontrol industry. It contains up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information on over 200 active substances which are commercially available in products including:
  • 90+ micro-organisms
  • 15+ botanicals
  • 80+ macro-organisms
  • 31+ semiochemicals