Description

Japonilure (CAS 64726-91-6) is a highly specialized pheromone compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₂₄O₂. This enantiomerically pure substance, specifically the (R,Z)-isomer, is a potent attractant for the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), making it an essential tool in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Japonilure is a dihydrofuranone derivative that mimics the natural sex pheromone of female Japanese beetles, effectively disrupting mating patterns and reducing pest populations.

Available in research-grade purity (>98%), this compound is ideal for entomological studies, agricultural research, and commercial pest control formulations. Its stability and low volatility ensure consistent performance in field applications. Packaged in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere to maintain integrity, Japonilure is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including GC-MS and HPLC chromatograms.

Regulatory compliance includes EPA registration (Pesticide Chemical Code 116501) and listing in the EINECS inventory (265-035-8). Suitable for formulation into slow-release dispensers, traps, and other controlled-release systems for maximum field efficacy.

Properties

• CAS Number: 64726-91-6
• Complexity: 221
• IUPAC Name: (5R)-5-[(Z)-dec-1-enyl]tetrahydrofuran-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-13-11-12-14(15)16-13/h9-10,13H,2-8,11-12H2,1H3/b10-9-/t13-/m0/s1
• InChI Key: QTGIYXFCSKXKMO-XPSMFNQNSA-N
• Exact Mass: 224.177630004
• Molecular Formula: C14H24O2
• Molecular Weight: 224.34
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC/C=C[C@H]1CCC(=O)O1
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 224.177630004
• Synonyms: Japonilure, Nuranone, Bag-A-Bug, 64726-91-6, Caswell No. 275AA, UNII-S27IJL8RH3, EINECS 265-035-8, S27IJL8RH3, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 116501, (R-(Z))-5-(1-Decenyl)dihydro-2(3H)-furanone, AI3-38648, JAPONILURE [MI], JAPONILURE, (-)-, 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-(1Z)-1-decenyldihydro-, (5R)-, 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-(1-decenyl)dihydro-, (Z)-(R)-(-)-, DTXSID2035308, 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-(1-decenyl)dihydro-, (R-(Z))-, 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-(1Z)-1-decen-1-yldihydro-, (5R)-, (r,z)-5-(1-decenyl)dihydro-2(3h)-furanone, DTXCID0015308, 5-(dec-1-enyl)oxacyclopentan-2-one, 265-035-8, (R,Z)-5-(1-Decenyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, (5R)-5-[(Z)-dec-1-enyl]oxolan-2-one, SCHEMBL142178, (R,Z)-5-tetradecen-4-olide, (5R)-5-[(1Z)-DEC-1-EN-1-YL]OXOLAN-2-ONE, AKOS040745886, CS-0068472, NS00003933, (R,Z)-5-(dec-1-en-1-yl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, Q27288479

Japonilure is primarily deployed in agricultural pest control systems targeting Japanese beetle infestations. The compound is formulated into specialized traps that exploit the insect’s mating behavior for population monitoring and suppression. Researchers utilize Japonilure in behavioral studies to investigate pheromone reception mechanisms in Coleoptera. Commercial applications include incorporation into slow-release matrices for sustained field performance throughout the growing season. The specificity of (R,Z)-Japonilure makes it an environmentally benign alternative to broad-spectrum insecticides.

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