2-sec-叠耻迟测濒-4,5鈥揹颈丑测诲谤辞迟丑颈补锄辞濒别 is a volatile pheromone found in rodents鈥� urine. In males, it indicates dominance in the community; in females, it signals ovulation, and thus sexual desire. Research that began in the 1990s shows that聽聽to slow the release of chemical signals and lengthen the effect of the pheromone.
, the most authoritative and comprehensive source for chemical information.
Molecule of the Week needs your suggestions!
If your favorite molecule is not in our聽archive, please send us a message. The molecule can be notable for its current or historical importance or for any quirky reason. Thank you!
Stay Ahead of the Chemistry Curve
Learn how ACS can help you stay ahead in the world of chemistry.
