Iso-amyl acetate

Pronunciation
/eye-so-AM-il A-suh-tate/
Category
Chemical
Singular
Iso-amyl acetate
Plural
Iso-amyl acetates

Definition

An organic compound that acts as a potent insect attractant, especially for certain species of wasps and flies.

Etymology

From the Greek 'isos', meaning 'equal', and 'amyl' referring to the amyl alcohol molecule. Acetate is derived from acetic acid.

Example

Iso-amyl acetate is often used in pest control traps to attract and monitor insect populations.

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