Heneicosane
Heneicosane is a royal-specific pheromone of insects (such as subterranean termites) and is an identification signal for queens and kings in termites. Heneicosane mediates royal recognition and the maintenance of social division of labor by being sensed by worker ants and triggering vibrations and antennal behaviors. Heneicosane can exert anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators (such as prostaglandins and cytokines) . At the same time, Heneicosane can also inhibit the mycelial growth of aflatoxin-producing fungi and inhibit the production of aflatoxin. Heneicosane can be used in insect chemical ecology research to analyze the regulatory mechanism of termite social behavior, and is also a potential target for new anti-inflammatory drugs[1][2][3][4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
629-94-7
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Fungal; Sex Pheromone
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Infection; Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/heneicosane.html
Purity
99.72
Solubility
Ethanol : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C21H44
Molecular Weight
296.57
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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