DIMBOA
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| IUPAC name | 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one |
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| Molecular formula | C9H9NO5 |
| Molar mass | 211.172 g/mol |
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DIMBOA, an acronym for the hydroxamic acid 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one, is a naturally occurring insecticide present in maize. DIMBOA in maize functions as natural defense against European corn borer larvae and many other damaging pests.[1] The exact level of DIMBOA varies between individual plants but higher concentrations are typically found in young seedlings and the concentration decreases as the plant ages. [2]
