| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5277141 | Tetrahedron Letters | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The highly unsaturated aldehyde (9Z)-9,13-tetradecadien-11-ynal and the corresponding alcohol were identified as possible sex pheromone components of the avocado seed moth, Stenoma catenifer. The aldehyde as a single component attracted more male moths than caged virgin female moths, and addition of the analogous alcohol and/or acetate decreased attraction. A stereospecific synthesis of the pheromone is described.
Graphical abstractThe terminal dienyne of the title compound constitutes the first example of a new class of lepidopteran pheromone structures.Download full-size image
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Authors
Jocelyn G. Millar, Mark Hoddle, J. Stephen McElfresh, Yunfan Zou, Christina Hoddle,