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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"(Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol, an important new pheromonal component from the sting of the honey bee,Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera, Apidae.)"
Author(s):		Pickett JA; Williams IH; Martin AP;
Address:		"Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1982
Volume:		8
Issue:		1
Page Number:		163 - 175
DOI:		10.1007/BF00984013
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"(Z)-11-Eicosen-1-ol was identified by GC-MS and microchemical methods as a major volatile component, ca. 5 mug per insect, secreted by the sting apparatus of the worker honey bee. When presented on moving lures at the hive entrance, (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol, like isopentyl acetate already known as an alarm pheromone, elicited stinging, and together these two compounds were as active as the natural pheromone from the sting. On stationary lures, (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol prolonged the effectiveness of isopentyl acetate"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEPickett, J A Williams, I H Martin, A P eng 1982/01/01 J Chem Ecol. 1982 Jan; 8(1):163-75. doi: 10.1007/BF00984013"