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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Sex-specific activity of (R)-(-)- and (S)- (+)-1,7-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecane, the major pheromone ofDacus oleae"
Author(s):		Haniotakis G; Francke W; Mori K; Redlich H; Schurig V;
Address:		"Biology Department, N. R. C. 'Demokritos' Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1986
Volume:		12
Issue:		6
Page Number:		1559 - 1568
DOI:		10.1007/BF01012372
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"1,7-Dioxaspiro[5.5]undecane (olean), the major component of the female sex attractant pheromone blend of the olive fruit flyDacus oleae (Gmelin) was shown to be released as a racemate. The response of males and females to pure (R)-(-) and (S)-(+)-enantiomers was tested under laboratory and field conditions. Males in laboratory and field tests responded only to (R)-(-)-olean, which functions as a sex attractant. Females responded only to (S)-(+)-olean in laboratory tests but not in the field. There are indications that the latter enantiomer fuctions as a short-range arrestant throughout the day and as an aphrodisiac in the process of mating"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEHaniotakis, G Francke, W Mori, K Redlich, H Schurig, V eng 1986/06/01 J Chem Ecol. 1986 Jun; 12(6):1559-68. doi: 10.1007/BF01012372"