Product Name: Z-9-Tricosene 95% TC
Common Name: Z-9-Tricosene
Chemical Name: (Z)-Tricos-9-ene
CAS Number: 27519-02-4
Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₄₆
Molecular Weight: 322.61 g/mol
Formulation Type: Technical Concentrate (TC)
Active Ingredient Content: ≥95.0% (by GC)
Z-9-Tricosene 95% TC is a technical-grade formulation of a highly effective insect pheromone primarily used as a fly attractant. It is a naturally occurring sex pheromone released by female houseflies (Musca domestica) to attract males. This synthetic version of the pheromone is used in pest management programs to lure male flies, reducing their mating success and ultimately lowering fly populations.
Z-9-Tricosene is non-toxic to humans, animals, and non-target insects, making it ideal for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems, especially in sensitive environments such as food processing facilities, livestock housing, farms, and households.
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow oily liquid
Odor: Characteristic, mild fatty odor
Boiling Point: ~375°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: >150°C (closed cup)
Density (at 20°C): 0.84–0.86 g/cm³
Solubility:
Insoluble in water
Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., hexane, ethanol, acetone)
Stability: Stable under normal storage and usage conditions. Light and air-sensitive – store in closed, opaque containers.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient (Z-9-Tricosene) | ≥95.0% by GC |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
| Water Content | ≤0.5% |
| Acidity (as H₂SO₄) | ≤0.2% |
| Impurities (Total) | ≤5.0% |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.440 – 1.460 |
Z-9-Tricosene functions as a behavioral modifier rather than a traditional insecticide. It mimics the sex pheromone produced by female houseflies, attracting male flies to baited traps or surfaces treated with the pheromone. This reduces successful mating and fly population growth. It is not toxic but works by disrupting the reproductive cycle.
Public Health and Sanitation: Used in traps or bait stations in food-handling areas, restaurants, public buildings, hospitals, and other indoor locations.
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry: Applied in stables, poultry farms, dairy barns, and swine units to reduce fly populations.
Packaging: Often combined with feeding stimulants or toxicants (e.g., in fly baits or glue traps) to enhance attractiveness.
Formulations: Used to manufacture fly baits, granules, aerosols, sticky traps, and automatic dispenser products.
Toxicity:
Practically non-toxic to mammals, birds, and beneficial insects
No known mutagenic, carcinogenic, or reproductive effects
Oral LD₅₀ (rat): >5000 mg/kg
Dermal LD₅₀ (rabbit): >2000 mg/kg
Irritation: Non-irritating to skin and eyes
Environmental Fate: Rapidly biodegradable and environmentally safe
Packaging: Aluminum bottles, HDPE containers, or fluorinated steel drums (1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg)
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and dark area away from direct sunlight and strong oxidizers
Shelf Life: Minimum 2 years under proper storage conditions
Z-9-Tricosene 95% TC is an effective, environmentally friendly, and safe pheromone-based insect attractant, offering a sustainable solution to fly control. It plays a critical role in integrated pest management systems and is widely used in agricultural, public health, and industrial settings for non-toxic, targeted fly population suppression.
