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. 1985 Jan;11(1):51-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF00987604.

Synthesis of kairomonal 2-acylcyclohexane-1,3-dione components of larval mandibular glands ofEphestia kuehniella

A Mudd  1
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Synthesis of kairomonal 2-acylcyclohexane-1,3-dione components of larval mandibular glands ofEphestia kuehniella

A Mudd. J Chem Ecol. 1985 Jan.

Abstract

Three components of the larval mandibular glands ofEphestia (=Anagasta) kuehniella, 2-(Z,E)-hexadeca-12',14'-dienoylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, 2-oleoylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, and 2-linoleoylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, have been synthesized and shown to be active as kairomones.

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