Name | Ascaroside C6 |
Synonyms | Ascaroside C6 2-Hexanone, 5-[(3,6-dideoxy-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-, (5R)- |
CAS | 946524-24-9 |
Molecular Formula | C12H22O5 |
Molar Mass | 246.3 |
Density | 1.14±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Boling Point | 411.9±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
pKa | 13.55±0.70(Predicted) |
Biological activity | Ascr#2 is an ascarioside substance in Caenorhabditis elegans, which effectively induces the formation of dauer (dormant larval stage). At low concentrations, mixtures with ascr#3 serve as male attractants. |