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Herald M. Vergara
Structure Definition
Cantharidin
Cantharidin is an organic compound with
formula C10H12O4. It is a poisonous
odorless and colorless solid chemical
compound that is secreted by the
male blister beetle and given to the
female during mating. Afterwards the
female beetle will cover its eggs with it as
a defense against predators. The
complete mechanism of the
IUPAC NAME: biosynthesis is currently unknown.