4884 1-Octen-3-Ol 1-Octen-3-ol, also known as mushroom alcohol is a chemical that attracts biting insects such as mosquitos. It is contained in human breath and sweat, and it was once believed that the insect repellent DEET works by blocking the insects' octenol odorant receptors. Octenol is used, sometimes in combination with carbon dioxide, to attract insects in order to kill them with certain electronic devices. Its odor has been described as green and moldy or meaty; it is used in certain perfumes. In an animal study, octenol has been found to disrupt dopamine homeostasis and may be an environmental agent involved in parkinsonism. 3391-86-4 2724898 C8H16O White powder. No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). Octenol is used, sometimes in combination with carbon dioxide, to attract insects in order to kill them with certain electronic devices. Its odor has been described as green and moldy or meaty; it is used in certain perfumes. In an animal study, octenol has been found to disrupt dopamine homeostasis and may be an environmental agent involved in parkinsonism. 2014-09-11T05:18:15Z 2014-12-24T20:26:57Z 46735 DB03025 true [H][C@](O)(CCCCC)C=C C8H16O InChI=1S/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h4,8-9H,2-3,5-7H2,1H3/t8-/m1/s1 InChIKey=VSMOENVRRABVKN-MRVPVSSYSA-N 128.212 128.120115134 Exogenous Solid 2007013