Polyzonimine: A Novel Terpenoid Insect Repellent Produced by a Milliped
- 16 May 1975
- journal article
- other
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 188 (4189) , 734-736
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1124395
Abstract
A nitrogen-containing terpene 6,6-dimethyl-2-azaspiro[4.4]non-1-ene (polyzonimine) was isolated from the defensive secretion of the milliped Polyzonium rosalbum. Polyzonimine, which is repellent to such natural enemies of the milliped as ants, acts as a topical irritant to insects (10-4 M induces scratching in cockroaches). Its structure was confirmed by a five-step synthesis starting from 2,2-dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane.Keywords
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