Pseudodillapiole (4,5-dimethoxy-2,3-methylenedioxy-1-allylbenzene) is a derivative compound of allylbenzene that acts synergistically with at least some insecticides, such as piperonyl butoxide, enhancing their insecticidal effect.[1] Pseudodillapiole can be used to synthesize a certain amphetamine derivative, 4,5-dimethoxy-2,3-methylenedioxy-1-amphetamine, also known as DMMDA-4, which is a positional isomer of DMMDA and DMMDA-2.[2] Alexander Shulgin noted this in his book PiHKAL.[2]

Pseudodillapiole
Names
IUPAC name
4,5-Dimethoxy-7-prop-2-enyl-1,3-benzodioxole
Other names
4,5-Dimethoxy-2,3-methylenedioxy-1-allylbenzene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • COC1=C(C2=C(C(=C1)CC=C)OCO2)OC
Properties
C12H14O4
Molar mass 222.240 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

References

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  1. ^ "Antimicrobial/antifungal compositions". Plant Cell Research Institute, Inc., Dublin, Calif. 1989-10-24.
  2. ^ a b Shulgin A, Shulgin A (1991). Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story. Transform Press. ISBN 0-9630096-0-5.