Periplanone B
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| IUPAC name
(5E)-1β,2β:10,14-Diepoxygermacra-4(15),5-dien-9-one
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| Systematic IUPAC name
(1R,2R,5S,6E,10R)-8-Methylidene-5-(propan-2-yl)-11-oxaspiro[bicyclo[8.1.0]undecane-2,2′-oxiran]-6-en-3-one | |
| Other names
(1Z,5E)-1,10(14)-Diepoxy-4(15),5-germacradiene-9-one
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3D model (JSmol)
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C15H20O3 | |
| Molar mass | 248.322 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Periplanone B is a pheromone produced by the female American cockroach, Periplaneta americana. It is a sexual attractant to male cockroaches, especially at short ranges.