epilachnene

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What does epilachnene mean?

A defensive alkaloid, (5Z)-11-propyl-12-azacyclotetradec-5-en-14-olide, the principal component of the secretion of the pupal defensive hairs of the Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis), that has antiinsectan activity

Where does epilachnene come from?

Epilachna + -ene

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