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Title:		Douglas-fir tussock moth: sex pheromone identification and synthesis
Author(s):		Smith RG; Daterman GE; Daves GD;
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Journal Title:		Science
Year:		1975
Volume:		188
Issue:		4183
Page Number:		63 - 64
DOI:		10.1126/science.1114342
ISSN/ISBN:		0036-8075 (Print) 0036-8075 (Linking)
Abstract:		The sex pheromone of the Douglass-fir tussock moth Orgyia pseudotsugata (McDunnough) has been isolated and identified as (Z)-6-heneicosen-11-one. This compound and its E isomer have been synthesized and are highly potent in laboratory bioassays and field trials
Keywords:		Animals Ketones Lepidoptera/*analysis Pheromones/*isolation & purification;
Notes:		"MedlineSmith, R G Daterman, G E Daves, G D Jr eng 1975/04/14 Science. 1975 Apr 4; 188(4183):63-4. doi: 10.1126/science.1114342"