| Avian exocrine secretions. I. Chemical characterization of the volatile fraction of the uropygial secretion of the green woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus. | |
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PMID: 15537162 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in conjunction with auxiliary techniques such as solid phase microextraction and determination of double bond positions by means of dimethyl disulfide derivatization, 45 constituents of the uropygial secretion of the green woodhoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus, have been identified. The majority of these constituents are long-chain branched and unbranched alkanes, and (Z)-alkenes such as (Z)-9-tricosene, and a number of unidentified wax esters. The more volatile fraction of the secretion contained short-chain fatty acids, aldehydes, aliphatic and heterocyclic aromatic amines, ketones, and dimethyl sulfides. This group of volatile compounds is responsible for the obnoxious odor of the secretion and also for its defensive action against predators. |
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Authors:
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B V Burger; B Reiter; O Borzyk; M A du Plessis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of chemical ecology Volume: 30 ISSN: 0098-0331 ISO Abbreviation: J. Chem. Ecol. Publication Date: 2004 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-11-11 Completed Date: 2005-02-28 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505563 Medline TA: J Chem Ecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1603-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Laboratory for Ecological Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa. lecus@maties.sun.ac.za |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aldehydes
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analysis Alkanes / analysis Alkenes / analysis Animals Birds / physiology* Chromatography, Thin Layer Disulfides / chemistry Exocrine Glands / chemistry, secretion* Fatty Acids / analysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Heterocyclic Compounds / analysis Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / analysis Ketones / analysis Odors Predatory Behavior / physiology Volatilization Waxes / analysis |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Aldehydes; 0/Alkanes; 0/Alkenes; 0/Disulfides; 0/Fatty Acids; 0/Heterocyclic Compounds; 0/Hydrocarbons, Aromatic; 0/Ketones; 0/Waxes; 624-92-0/dimethyl disulfide |
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