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J Nat Prod

Title:		Identification and electrophysiological activity of a novel hydroxy ketone emitted by male cereal leaf beetles
Author(s):		Cosse AA; Bartelt RJ; Zilkowski BW;
Address:		"USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Crop Bioprotection Research, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, Illinois 61604, USA. cosseaa@ncaur.usda.gov"
Journal Title:		J Nat Prod
Year:		2002
Volume:		65
Issue:		8
Page Number:		1156 - 1160
DOI:		10.1021/np020063q
ISSN/ISBN:		0163-3864 (Print) 0163-3864 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Comparisons of collections of volatiles from male and female Oulema melanopus, feeding on host foliage (oats), revealed an electrophysiologically active male-specific compound, (E)-8-hydroxy-6-methyl-6-octen-3-one (7), which is a new natural product. The structure of 7 was elucidated by spectroscopic and microchemical studies and confirmed by chemical synthesis. Antennal electrophysiology showed the sensitive detection of 7 by both sexes, which is consistent with a male-produced aggregation pheromone"
Keywords:		"Animals Avena Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Coleoptera/*chemistry Female Hydrogenation Ketones/chemistry/*isolation & purification/pharmacology Male Molecular Structure Montana Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular Sex Attrac;"
Notes:		"MedlineCosse, Allard A Bartelt, Robert J Zilkowski, Bruce W eng Comparative Study 2002/08/24 J Nat Prod. 2002 Aug; 65(8):1156-60. doi: 10.1021/np020063q"