Sulcatone Explained

Sulcatone (6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one) is an unsaturated methylated ketone with the molecular formula C8H14O. It is a colorless, water-like liquid with a citrus-like, fruity odor.[1] [2]

Sulcatone is one of a number of mosquito attractants, especially for those species such as Aedes aegypti with the odor receptor gene Or4.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one . PubChem . National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine . 2019-08-03 .
  2. Web site: 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one . InChem . Summary of Evaluations Performed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives . 2019-08-03 .
  3. Web site: Scientists have identified the gene that makes mosquitoes crave human blood . November 20, 2014 . Center for Inquiry .

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