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Dihydro-5-methylfuran-2(3H)-one
Dihydro-5-methylfuran-2(3H)-one
Formula:C5H8O2
CAS#:108-29-2
MW:100.12

[MS]  [ Kovats ]  [Chemdraw




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Species utilize Dihydro-5-methylfuran-2(3H)-one in its chemical communication system



Ixodida, Ixodidae, Ixodinae 
Ixodes ricinus      P
¦Category of the chemical signal
A -   Attractant
Al -   Allomone
K -   Kairomone
P -   Pheromone
Sy -   Synomone¦
 
¦(*) indicates that compound is active¦    Common tick 
 

 
Citation: El-Sayed AM 2008. The Pherobase: Database of Insect Pheromones and Semiochemicals. <http://www.pherobase.com>.
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