Nonanal
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Nonanal is an organic compound with the chemical formula Template:Chem2. It is one of several isomers, all are colorless oil. The nonanals are classified as aldehydes. The linear nonanal is produced commercially by the hydroformylation of 1-octene. It is used as a fragrance.[1]
Mosquitoes
Nonanal has been identified as a compound that attracts Culex mosquitoes.[2][3] Nonanal acts synergistically with carbon dioxide in that regard.[4]
References
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- ↑ UC Davis News & Information :: UC Davis Researchers Identify Dominant Chemical That Attracts Mosquitoes to Humans. News.ucdavis.edu (2009-10-26). Retrieved on 2011-01-03.
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