Abstract
The major spiroacetal ((E,E)-1) of the pestiferous fruit flies, Bactrocera tryoni and Bactrocera cucumis, is biosynthesised from fatty acids by distinguishable pathways which utilise modified β-oxidation and C-H hydroxylation, generating a putative ketodiol which cyclises.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1526-1528 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |