Frontalin

Frontalin
Names
IUPAC name
(1S,5R)-1,5-dimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-7-4-3-5-8(2,10-7)9-6-7/h3-6H2,1-2H3/t7-,8+/m0/s1
    Key: AZWKCIZRVUVZPX-JGVFFNPUSA-N
  • C[C@@]12CCC[C@@](O1)(OC2)C
Properties
C8H14O2
Molar mass 142.20 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Frontalin is a naturally occurring organic compound. It is a terpenoid and acetal that functions as a pheromone in bark beetles and elephants.

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