The compound 5,9,12,16-tetramethyleicosane was synthesized as part of a study of the male sex pheromone of a Brazilian bug that feeds on the leaves and fruit of tomato plants. (J. Chem. Ecol. 2012, 38, 814-824) The synthesis of this alkane was reported using compounds A-C.

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The compound 5,9,12,16-tetramethyleicosane was synthesized as part of a study of the male sex pheromone of a Brazilian bug that feeds on the leaves and fruit of tomato plants. (J. Chem. Ecol. 2012, 38, 814-824) The synthesis of this alkane was reported using compounds A-C.
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