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Cuelure (CAS 3572-06-3)

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Alternate Names:
Cue-lure; Q-Lure; Pherocon QFF; 4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone,
Application:
Cuelure is an insect sex hormone
CAS Number:
3572-06-3
Molecular Weight:
206.24
Molecular Formula:
C12H14O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Cuelure is a compound that has attention in entomological research, specifically as an attractant for certain species of fruit flies, such as the melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae). It is frequently used in studies focusing on the behavior and control of agricultural pests. The application of cuelure in monitoring programs enables researchers to track population dynamics and distribution patterns of targeted insect species. Additionally, it is a critical component in integrated pest management strategies, where it is used in bait traps to capture and study fruit fly populations without the use of pesticides. In ecological studies, cuelure is valuable for understanding the olfactory cues that influence insect behavior and habitat preferences. Furthermore, the compound is often used in research that assesses the efficacy of various trapping methods and the development of more sustainable agricultural practices to minimize crop damage caused by pest species.


Cuelure (CAS 3572-06-3) References

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  2. Insecticidal activity of basil oil, trans-anethole, estragole, and linalool to adult fruit flies of Ceratitis capitata, Bactrocera dorsalis, and Bactrocera cucurbitae.  |  Chang, CL., et al. 2009. J Econ Entomol. 102: 203-9. PMID: 19253638
  3. Cuelure but not zingerone make the sex pheromone of male Bactrocera tryoni (Tephritidae: Diptera) more attractive to females.  |  Kumaran, N., et al. 2014. J Insect Physiol. 68: 36-43. PMID: 25010549
  4. Sexual selection in true fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae): transcriptome and experimental evidences for phytochemicals increasing male competitive ability.  |  Kumaran, N., et al. 2014. Mol Ecol. 23: 4645-57. PMID: 25112896
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  7. Suppression of cuelure attraction in male Queensland fruit flies provided raspberry ketone supplements as immature adults.  |  Akter, H., et al. 2017. PLoS One. 12: e0184086. PMID: 28859132
  8. Correction: Suppression of cuelure attraction in male Queensland fruit flies provided raspberry ketone supplements as immature adults.  |  Akter, H., et al. 2018. PLoS One. 13: e0191145. PMID: 29315340
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Cuelure, 100 mg

sc-204699
100 mg
$184.00

Cuelure, 250 mg

sc-204699A
250 mg
$225.00