Ascr#3 (Standard)

Ascr#3 (Standard) is the analytical standard of Ascr#3 (HY-N6977) . This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Ascr#3 is a type of pheromone found in the beautiful nematode, and when mixed with ascr#2, it can act as a male attractant and also induce the formation of dauer (the dormant larval stage) . Ascr#3 can counteract the effects caused by male-enriched Ascr#10[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[946524-26-1]

Target

Others; Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

C[C@@H](O[C@H](O[C@@H](C)[C@@H](C1)O)[C@@H]1O)CCCC/C=C/C(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C15H26O6

Molecular Weight

302.36

References & Citations

[1]Srinivasan J, et al. A blend of small molecules regulates both mating and development in Caenorhabditis elegans. Nature. 2008 Aug 28;454 (7208) :1115-8.|[2]Erin Z Aprison, et al. Counteracting Ascarosides Act through Distinct Neurons to Determine the Sexual Identity of C. elegans Pheromones. Curr Biol. 2017 Sep 11;27 (17) :2589-2599.e3.