ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Sex pheromone
;
Leucoptera malifoliella
;
identification
;
minor component
;
synergism
;
Lepidoptera
;
Lyonetiidae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A new minor component in the female volatile extract ofLeucoptera malifoliella (Costa) (Lepidoptera, Lyonetiidae) has been identified as 5,9-dimethyloctadecane (2). The amount detected of the minor compound2 ranged from 4 to 8% in comparison with the major component 5,9-dimethylheptadecane (1). Neither compound has been found in the male volatile extract. The identification has been based on its spectroscopic properties and Chromatographic behavior in comparison with an authentic synthetic sample. The synthesis has been carried out through a short route from 2,6-dimethylcyclohexanone (3). In field tests, compound2 appears to act as a Synergist of the major component1 when mixed with the latter in a 100∶0.1– 5 ratio.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01014082
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