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Insect growth regulator.

ChEBI: Kinoprene is a farnesane sesquiterpenoid and a terminal acetylenic compound. It has a role as a juvenile hormone mimic.

Kinoprene is synthetically produced through a multi-step chemical process designed to yield the active juvenile hormone analog. The synthesis typically begins with the preparation of a dodecadienoate backbone, incorporating two conjugated double bonds at specific positions to mimic the natural juvenile hormone structure. Key intermediates include alkyl-substituted dienes and esterification agents, which are reacted under controlled conditions, often involving acid catalysis and temperature regulation, to form the final compound.

Inhibits normal insect growth during the moulting process. Juvenile hormone mimic.

Insecticide