Title: Kinoprene
CAS Registry Number: 42588-37-4
CAS Name: (2E,4E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,4-dodecadienoic acid 2-propynyl ester
Additional Names: 2-propynyl (E,E)-3,7,11-trimethyl-2,4-dodecadienoate
Manufacturers' Codes: ENT-70531; ZR-777
Trademarks: Enstar (Zoecon)
Molecular Formula: C18H28O2
Molecular Weight: 276.41
Percent Composition: C 78.21%, H 10.21%, O 11.58%
Literature References: Juvenile hormone mimic. Prepn: C. A. Hendrick, DE 2246924 (1973 to Zoecon). Prepd not claimed: idem, US 3833635 (1974 to Zoecon). Activity: R. A. Hamlen, J. Econ. Entomol. 68, 223 (1975); A. DeLoof et al., Entomol. Exp. Appl. 26, 301 (1979).
Properties: Amber liquid, bp0.04 115-116°. Vapor press at 20°: 7.19 ´ 10-6 mm Hg. Soly in water: 5.22 ppm. Sol in most organic solvents.
Boiling point: bp0.04 115-116°
Use: Insect growth regulator.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |