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Bombykol（Cat No.:R036738）is a pheromone secreted by female silkworm moths (Bombyx mori) to attract males. It is a powerful chemical signal that plays a crucial role in mating behavior, guiding males to females from significant distances. Structurally, bombykol is a long-chain unsaturated alcohol, specifically (E,Z)-10,12-hexadecadien-1-ol. Its discovery highlighted the importance of pheromones in insect communication and has inspired extensive research in chemical ecology and pest control. By understanding and synthesizing bombykol, scientists aim to develop environmentally friendly methods for managing pest populations and studying insect behavior.
| Catalog Number | R036738 |
| CAS Number | 765-17-3 |
| Synonyms | (10E,12Z)-hexadeca-10,12-dien-1-ol |
| Molecular Formula | C16H30O |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| IUPAC Name | (10E,12Z)-hexadeca-10,12-dien-1-ol |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H30O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h4-7,17H,2-3,8-16H2,1H3/b5-4-,7-6+ |
| InChIKey | CIVIWCVVOFNUST-SCFJQAPRSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCC=CC=CCCCCCCCCCO |
