Periplanone B
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| Periplanone B | |
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| IUPAC name | (1Z,5E)-1,10(14)-Diepoxy-4(15),5-germacradien-9-one |
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| Molecular formula | C15H20O3 |
| Molar mass | 248.32 g/mol |
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Periplanone B is a pheromone produced by the female American cockroach[1], Periplaneta americana. It is a sexual excitant to male cockroaches, especially at short ranges.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Okada, K et al (September, 1990). "Behavioral responses of male Periplaneta americana L. to female sex pheromone components, periplanone-A and periplanone-B". Journal of Chemical Ecology 16 (9): 2605–2614. doi:.
- ^ Chow, YF; Wang, SF (1981). "Attraction responses of the American cockroach to synthetic periplanone-B". Journal of Chemical Ecology 7 (2): 265–272. doi:.
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