Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID
Uses
Muscalure is a molecule with potential for biochemical research.
Uses
Muscalure is used to control houseflies (Musca domestica).
Definition
ChEBI: (9Z)-tricosene is a tricosene.
General Description
Muscalure is an insect pheromone utilized to attract houseflies. It is generally used as a coactive ingredient in fly-bait products.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by skin contact.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating vapors.
Metabolic pathway
Muscalure is a long chain mono-unsaturated hydrocarbon and the
9,lO-double bond is a reactive site towards biologrcal and non-biological
oxidative agents.
Degradation
Muscalure is stable to light and temperatures up to 50 °C for one year.