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ERIC Number: EJ307427
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Laboratory Syntheses of Insect Pheromones.
Cormier, Russell A.; Hoban, James N.
Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n10 p927-28 Oct 1984
Provides background information and procedures for the multi-step synthesis of tiger moth and boll weevil pheromones (sex attractants). These syntheses require several laboratory periods. The tiger moth pheromone synthesis is suitable for introductory organic chemistry while the boll weevil pheromone is recommended for an advanced laboratory course. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, College Science, Entomology, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Science Education, Science Experiments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Pheromones