β-Cyclocitral
Supplier | MedChemExpress |
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Product # | HY-W010231 |
CAS # | 432-25-7 |
Pricing | inquire |
Biological Activity | β-Cyclocitral, a volatile oxidized derivative of β-carotene, is a grazer defence signal unique to the Cyanobacterium Microcystis. β-Cyclocitral, one of the predominant volatile terpenoid compounds, can upregulate the expression of defence genes to enhance excess light (EL) acclimation. β-Cyclocitral is a powerful repellent[1][2][3]. |
MWt | 152.24 |
Formula | C₁₀H₁₆O |