CAS No. 3572-06-3
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Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone)
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| CAS Number | 3572-06-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C12H14O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 206.24 | |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC(=O)C |
Pherocon (4-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) is a synthetic insect attractant and kairomone specifically targeting olfactory receptor pathways in the melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae). Upon exposure, the compound is hydrolyzed to raspberry ketone, which potently stimulates antennal odorant receptors. This activation modulates olfactory signal transduction, triggering strong chemotactic responses and male-specific attraction for pest monitoring and detection programs.
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) Stock Solution
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) Storage
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) Stability
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) Molecular Weight
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) SMILES
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Pherocon (4-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone) SDS｜MSDS
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.