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3-Methyl-2-hexanone from the triatomine bugDipetalogaster maximus (Uhler) (Heteroptera; Reduviidae)

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The occurrence of 3-methyl-2-hexanone as a major component of the secretion and possible alarm substance from the metasternal scent glands in the triatomine bugDipetalogaster maximus is reported.

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  1. Department of Chemistry and Department of Zoology, University College, P.O. Box 78, CF11XL, Cardiff, UK

    M. Rossiter & B. W. Staddon

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The authors are indebted to Mr B.O.C. Gardiner of the Zoology Department, Cambridge, for a supply of livingDipetalogaster. They would like also to thank Dr D.E. Games for the provision of mass spectral facilities under support from the S.E.R.C.

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Rossiter, M., Staddon, B.W. 3-Methyl-2-hexanone from the triatomine bugDipetalogaster maximus (Uhler) (Heteroptera; Reduviidae). Experientia 39, 380–381 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01963134

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