| Bioactivity | VUAA1 is an insect odorant co-receptor (Orco) agonist. VUAA1 activates both heteromeric and homomeric Orco-containing channels. VUAA1 can disrupt the destructive behaviors of nuisance insects. VUAA1 can be used for insect olfactory research[1][2]. |
| Target | odorant co-receptor. |
| Name | VUAA1 |
| CAS | 525582-84-7 |
| Formula | C19H21N5OS |
| Molar Mass | 367.47 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Corcoran JA, et al. Endogenous insensitivity to the Orco agonist VUAA1 reveals novel olfactory receptor complex properties in the specialist fly Mayetiola destructor. Sci Rep. 2018 Feb 22;8(1):3489. [2]. Jones PL, et al. Functional agonism of insect odorant receptor ion channels. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 May 24;108(21):8821-5. |