2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine is a pheromone excreted by ants.
IUPAC name:
2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine
Layman's explanation:
2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine is excreted by ants as a way to communicate with other members of the species. It is a volatile, colorless liquid that is
soluble in water and in most organic solvents. It has a nutty, roasted smell.
Citation of a publication:
V.R.Thalladi, A.Gehrke, R.Boese;
New J.Chem.(Nouv.J.Chim.), 24, (2000), 463
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
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