Niaviolides, new macrocyclic sesquiterpenes secreted by males of the African butterfly Amauris niavius

K Stritzke, S Schulz, M Boppré

Index: Stritzke, Katja; Schulz, Stefan; Boppre, Michael European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2003 , # 7 p. 1337 - 1342

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Abstract

Abstract The abdominal androconial organs (“hairpencils”) of the African butterfly Amauris niavius (Danainae) emit a complex scent bouquet consisting of previously described aromatic compounds, terpenoids, fatty acids, and hydrocarbons. This work reports the identification of two major sesquiterpenes, each possessing a unique 13-membered macrolide ring, originating from an α, ψ-oxidation pattern of the sesquiterpene backbone. ...