Juvenile Hormone B 3 (Mixture of Diastereomers) [120293-93-8]

Juvenile Hormone B 3 is a sesquiterpenoid produced by the larval ring gland and adult corpus allatum (CA) of Drosophila melanogaster. Juvenile hormones regulate development, reproduction, diapause, and polyphenisms.

Synonyms:
(2E)-5-[(2S,3S)-3-[2-[(2R)-3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxiranyl]ethyl]-3-methyl-2-oxiranyl]-3-methyl-2-pentenoic Acid Methyl Ester; (2E)-5-[(2S,3S)-3-[2-[(2R)-3,3-Dimethyloxiranyl]ethyl]-3-methyloxiranyl]-3-methyl-2-pentenoic Acid Methyl Ester; [2S-[2α(E),3β(S*)]]-5-[3-[2-(3,3-Dimethyloxiranyl)ethyl]-3-methyloxiranyl]-3-methyl-2-pentenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 6,7:10,11-Bis(epoxy)farnesoate

CAS No:
120293-93-8

Molecular Formula:
C₁₆H₂₆O₄

Molecular Weight:
282.38

Purity:
Technical Grade

Appearance:
Colorless to yellow, clear oil

Solubility:
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly)

Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR and Mass Spectrometric Analysis

Elemental Analysis:
As Reported

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C under an atmosphere of inert gas. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Caution: Hygroscopic.