Bombykol, the first insect sex pheromone, is identified as the female-produced sex attractant of the silkworm moth Bombyx mori.
Bombykol, the first insect sex pheromone, is identified as the female-produced sex attractant of the silkworm moth Bombyx mori[1][2]. Bombykol’s identification was a significant milestone in chemical ecology, demonstrating the role of pheromones in insect communication. Bombykol's structure has also led to research on pheromone production and detection in other species, with applications in pest management, such as using synthetic versions to disrupt mating or attract moths to traps, thereby aiding in environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
References:
[1]. Yasumasa KUWAHARA, et al. Flight Time of Bombyx mandarina Males to a Pheromone Trap Baited with Bombykol. J-STAGE home/Applied Entomology and Zoology/Volume 19 (1984) Issue 3.
[2]. Yasumasa KUWAHARA, et al. Evaluation of Bombykol as the Sex Pheromone of Bombyx mandarina(Lepidoptera : Bombycidae). J-STAGE home/Applied Entomology and Zoology/Volume 19 (1984) Issue 2.
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Cas No. |
765-17-3 |
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Canonical SMILES |
CCC/C=C\C=C\CCCCCCCCCO |
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Formula |
C16H30O |
M.Wt |
238.41 |
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Solubility |
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (419.45 mM; Need ultrasonic) |
Storage |
Store at -20°C |
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General tips |
Please select the appropriate solvent to prepare the stock solution according to the solubility of the product in different solvents; once the solution is prepared, please store it in separate packages to avoid product failure caused by repeated freezing and thawing.Storage method and period of the stock solution: When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months; when stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month. |
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Shipping Condition |
Evaluation sample solution: shipped with blue ice. All other sizes available: with RT, or with Blue Ice upon request. |
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