ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Structure-activity
;
single-sensillum recordings
;
receptor interaction
;
pheromone
;
(Z)-5-decenyl acetate
;
alkenyl cuprate
;
alkyl substitution
;
Agrotis segetum
;
Lepidotera
;
Noctuidae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Structure-activity relationships for 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-alkyl substituted analogs of (Z)-5-decenyl acetate, a pheromone component of the turnip moth,Agrotis segetum, have been studied by electrophysiological single-sensillum recordings, and interpreted in terms of a receptor-interaction model. The compounds were prepared by alkenyl cuprate reactions withα,β-unsaturated carbonyl derivatives or alkyl halides. The electrophysiological results indicate steric repulsive interactions between the alkyl groups and the receptor in all the positions studied. This demonstrates a high complementarity between the receptor and the terminal alkyl chain.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00994425
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