ceralure


Status: none
IUPAC: ethyl (±)-4(or 5)-iodo-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS: ethyl 4(or 5)-iodo-2-methyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylate
Reg. No.: 160016-46-6
Formula: C10H17IO2
Activity: insect attractants (dipteran attractants)
Notes: There is no ISO common name for this substance; the name “ceralure” has been used in the literature but has no official status.
This substance is named after the insect that it is used to attract, the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Tephritidae, Diptera).
Structure: Structural formula of ceralure
Pronunciation: sěr-a-lūr   Guide to British pronunciation
InChI: 4-iodo isomer:
InChI=1/C10H17IO2/c1-3-13-10(12)9-5-4-8(11)6-7(9)2/h7-9H,3-6H2,1-2H3
5-iodo isomer:
InChI=1/C10H17IO2/c1-3-13-10(12)9-6-8(11)5-4-7(9)2/h7-9H,3-6H2,1-2H3

A data sheet from the Compendium of Pesticide Common Names