Description: Heneicosane (henicosane) is a pheromone that inhibits the production of aflatoxins. Heneicosane is an aroma component isolated from Streptomyces philanthi RL-1-178 or Serapias cordigera.
CAS Number: 629-94-7
Formula: C21H44
Molecular Weight: 296,57
References: S Boukaew, et al. Efficacy of volatile compounds from Streptomyces philanthi RL-1-178 as a biofumigant for controlling growth and aflatoxin production of the two aflatoxin-producing fungi on stored soybean seeds. J Appl Microbiol. 2020 Sep;129(3):652-664.