Ectocarpene is a volatile, sperm cell-attracting material released by the eggs of the seaweed Ectocarpus siliculosus. Its constitution is H3C. All the double bonds are cis and the absolute configuration of the chiral center is S. Which of the following correctly represents ectocarpene? CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3

Ectocarpene is a volatile, sperm cell-attracting material released by the eggs of the seaweed Ectocarpus siliculosus. Its constitution is H3C. All the double bonds are cis and the absolute configuration of the chiral center is S. Which of the following correctly represents ectocarpene? CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter10: Fuels, Organic Chemicals, And Polymers

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