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Chemical Information

• Chemical name: 4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone

• Common name: Cuelure

• CAS No.: 3572‑06‑3

• EINECS / EC No.: 222‑682‑0

• Molecular formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₃

• Function: Insect attractant / parapheromone

• Target pests: Male fruit flies, especially Bactrocera spp. (e.g., melon fly, oriental fruit fly)

• Mode of action: Strong olfactory attractant that lures males into traps for monitoring or population suppression

Purpose of Application

• Monitoring: Detect presence and population density of male fruit flies

• Mass Trapping / Male Annihilation: Reduce male populations to suppress mating and subsequent generations

• Quarantine & Surveillance: Early detection in orchards and sensitive areas