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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Myrmicacin (3-hydroxydecanoic acid) is a chemical compound of the β-hydroxycarboxylic acid class. It is named after the South American leaf-cutter ants (Myrmicinae) in which it was first discovered,[1] but is also found in royal jelly.[2] Myrmicacin is believed to act as a herbicide which prevents seeds collected by the ants from germinating within the nest.[1]
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3-Hydroxydecanoic acid; β-Hydroxydecanoic acid; beta-Hydroxydecanoic acid | |
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MeSH | C017552 |
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C10H20O3 | |
Molar mass | 188.267 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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