Locustol

• CAT Number: I030951
• CAS Number: 2785-88-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 152.19
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Locustol
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 5-ethyl-2-methoxyphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-3-7-4-5-9(11-2)8(10)6-7/h4-6,10H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: CAWZFQGJUGEKFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1=CC(CC)=CC=C1OC

Locustol (CAT: I030951) is a chemical compound that functions as a locust gregarization pheromone. It plays a crucial role in the behavior and aggregation of locusts, particularly in the formation of swarms and groups. Locustol acts as a chemical signal that influences the behavior of individual locusts, promoting their aggregation and the formation of larger groups.

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