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sixth intersegmental sternal glands

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Cat. No.: HY-W673672
CAS No.: 4144-54-1
Synonyms: 4-Ketocapric acid; 4-ODA
Target:  

Sex Pheromone

Research Areas:  

Infection

4-Oxodecanoic acid (4-Ketocapric acid) is a Sex pheromone component. 4-Oxodecanoic acid can be isolated from the sternal glands on the sixth abdominal segment of unmated female Vespa velutina. When mixed with 4-oxooctanoic acid at the natural secretion ratio of 0.78 in female wasps, 4-Oxodecanoic acid exhibits an attractive effect on male Vespa velutina. 4-Oxodecanoic acid can be used in population monitoring and control research on the invasive species Vespa velutina .
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