Wolk, J.L., Goldschmidt, Z., & Dunkelblum, E. 1986 A short synthesis of (+)-cis-planococcyl acetate, sex pheromone of the citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri (Risso).. Synthesis 347-348.

Notes: Synthesis in four steps; results of field tests indicate that planococcyl acetate is a potent attractant for the male insect, thereby providing a potential alternative to the conventional insecticides now in use for controlling this pest.