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sesamex

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Sesamex, also called sesoxane, is an organic compound used as an adjuvant for synergy; that is, it enhances the potency of pesticides such pyrethrins and pyrethroids, but is itself not a pesticide.

Chemical data

Formula
C15H22O6
Molecular weight
298.33 g/mol
IUPAC name
5-[1-[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]-1,3-benzodioxole
SMILES
CCOCCOCCOC(C)OC1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2
InChIKey
WABPPBHOPMUJHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
2.2
Polar surface area
55.4 Ų
H-bond donors
0
H-bond acceptors
6
Formal charge
0

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Wikidata facts

Mass
298.142
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chemical formula
C₁₅H₂₂O₆
canonical SMILES
CCOCCOCCOC(C)OC1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Solubility
  • References

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Sesamex, also called sesoxane, is an organic compound used as an adjuvant for synergy; that is, it enhances the potency of pesticides such pyrethrins and pyrethroids, but is itself not a pesticide.

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