Kenjiro Furuta, Hiromitsu Shirahashi, Haruna Yamashita
Jan 1, 2006
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Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry
Abstract
A series of ethyl 4-(2-aryloxyhexyloxy)benzoates was prepared and tested for their activity to induce precocious metamorphosis in larvae of the silkworm. Phenyl analog 5 showed activity comparable to that of the 6-methyl-3-pyridyl analog reported as a novel anti-JH agent. The activity of 5 could be fully counteracted by methoprene, a JH agonist. The ethoxycarbonyl group of 5 was essential for its activity.