Hydroprene

Hydroprene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl (2E,4E)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C17H30O2/c1-6-19-17(18)13-16(5)12-8-11-15(4)10-7-9-14(2)3/h8,12-15H,6-7,9-11H2,1-5H3/b12-8+,16-13+
    Key: FYQGBXGJFWXIPP-UEVLXMDPSA-N
  • InChI=1/C17H30O2/c1-6-19-17(18)13-16(5)12-8-11-15(4)10-7-9-14(2)3/h8,12-15H,6-7,9-11H2,1-5H3/b12-8+,16-13+
    Key: FYQGBXGJFWXIPP-UEVLXMDPBN
  • O=C(OCC)\C=C(\C=C\CC(C)CCCC(C)C)C
Properties
C17H30O2
Molar mass 266.425 g·mol−1
Related compounds
Related compounds
triprene, kinoprene
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Hydroprene is an insect growth regulator used as an insecticide. It is used against cockroaches, beetles, and moths. Products using hydroprene include Gencor, Gentrol, and Raid Max Sterilizer Discs. Hydroprene is a synthetic juvenile hormone mimic, disrupting insect larval development such as molting.