(Z)-3-Tetradecenyl acetate

(Z)-3-Tetradecenyl acetate is a synthetic compound derived from fatty acids. Its primary application is in pest control, specifically targeting and disrupting the mating cycles of certain insect species, such as the peach twig borer. By deploying this pheromone, agriculturalists can use it in traps to monitor pest populations or, in larger quantities, to confuse males and prevent them from finding females, thereby reducing the need for traditional insecticides.