3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol (CAS 18479-49-7)
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3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol is a volatile organic compound found in nature, particularly in fungi and certain plants. 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol is produced through the enzymatic conversion of linoleic acid, a process that occurs in various fungi and plants. In biochemistry, 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol is of interest due to its role as a signaling molecule in ecological interactions. It acts as a pheromone in some insects, playing a role in their mating behavior. 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol has antimicrobial properties, which may contribute to the defense mechanisms of certain fungi and plants against pathogens. 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol is involved in the biosynthesis of other important compounds, such as hormones and signaling molecules, in various organisms.
3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol (CAS 18479-49-7) References
- Characterization of odor-active volatiles in champa (Campomanesia lineatifolia R. and P.). | Osorio, C., et al. 2006. J Agric Food Chem. 54: 509-16. PMID: 16417313
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol, 1 g | sc-394433 | 1 g | $100.00 | |||
3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-3-ol, 5 g | sc-394433A | 5 g | $250.00 |