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Iridomyrmecin

Iridomyrmecin
Iridomyrmecin.svg
Names
IUPAC name
(4S,4aS,7S,7aR)-4,7-dimethylhexahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-3(1H)-one
Other names
Iridomyrmexin
Identifiers
485-43-8 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 390867
PubChem 442427
Properties
C10H16O2
Molar mass 168.24 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Iridomyrmecin is a defensive chemical, classified as an iridoid, isolated from ants of the genus Iridomyrmex. Iridomyrmecin is also found in a variety of plants including Actinidia polygama.



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