A diverse suite of spiroacetals, including a novel branched representative, is released by female Bactrocera tryoni (Queensland fruit fly)

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Oct 14:(38):3975-7. doi: 10.1039/b611953k. Epub 2006 Sep 6.

Abstract

A remarkably diverse suite of spiroacetals including a novel member of the rare, branched chain class has been identified in the glandular secretions of Bactrocera tryoni, the most destructive horticultural pest in Australia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetals / isolation & purification
  • Acetals / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Solid Phase Microextraction
  • Spiro Compounds / isolation & purification
  • Spiro Compounds / metabolism*
  • Tephritidae / metabolism*

Substances

  • Acetals
  • Spiro Compounds