7(Z)-Pentacosene, CAS 63623-49-4

Formulation: A solution in hexane

Formal Name: 7Z-pentacosene

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C25H50

Formula Weight: 350,7

Shelf life (days): 365

CAS Number: 63623-49-4

Notes: 7(Z)-Pentacosene is an unsaturated cuticular hydrocarbon that acts as a contact sex pheromone in fruit flies. In different species and genotypes of Drosophila, it can be found on both males and females.{16828,17569,17568} Pentacosene may stimulate copulation either by itself at high concentrations or when combined with other alkenes.{16279} Interestingly, the absolute level of pentacosene increases in Drosophila females immediately after copulation.{17568,16828}

• SKU: CAY9000530-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 9000530-10
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK