- Source: Dictyopterene
Dictyopterenes are a group of chemical compounds that are naturally present in marine and freshwater environments. They are sexual attractants, or pheromones, found with several species of brown algae (Phaeophyceae). The chemical formula of dictyopterene A is trans-1-(trans-1-hexenyl)-2-vinylcyclopropane. The chemical formula of dictyopterene C' is 6-butylcyclohepta-1,4-diene. Dictyopterene A can be extracted from the essential oil of algae of the genus Dictyopteris.
Chemical structures
See also
Dimethyl sulfide
Ectocarpene, also known as Dictyopterene D'
References
External links
Mike Casey; Claire M. Keaveney & Andrew J. Walker (2002). "MIRC reactions using sulfoxides and synthesis of dictyopterene A". Arkivoc (vi): 91–103. ISSN 1424-6376.
