Kynurenine sulfate monohydrate is a precursor of kynurenic acid which is the only recognized endogenous excitatory amino acid receptor antagonist agent in the central nervous system. L-Kyn is known to be a pigment generating component in animals. In mamma
3-hydroxy Tridecanoic acid methyl ester is a hydroxylated fatty acid methyl ester and major fatty acid component of A. lipolytica and A. glycerini. It has been used in the synthesis of components of the female sexpheromone of the painted apple moth (T. anartoides).
7(Z)-Pentacosene is an unsaturated cuticular hydrocarbon that acts as a contact sexpheromone in fruit flies. In different species and genotypes of Drosophila, it can be found on both males and females. Pentacosene may stimulate copulation either by itself at high concentrations or when combined with other alkenes. Interestingly, the absolute level of pentacosene increases in Drosophila females immediately after copulation.
Z3-Dodecenyl E2-butenoate, a female sexpheromone of the sweet potato weevil (C. formicarius), is utilized for baiting and trapping male sweet potato weevils. This method aids in managing their populations in agricultural fields while minimizing insecticide use.