Partially fluorinated analogs of (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate: Probes for pheromone hydrophobiclty requirements

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)94631-8

Allylic difluoromethylene, terminal trifluoromethyl, and pentafluoroethyl analogs of (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate were synthesized to probe the requirements for hydrophobicity of the alkyl terminus in pheromone activity. These compounds show unexpected and varied behavioral activities in assays using the European grape berry moth.