2-Phenylethanol in the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae)

The volatile composition of the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae) was determined by a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC–MS). The major component found was 2-phenylethanol (29.5%). This is the first report of 2-phenylethanol in the leaves of a species of the genus Bursera. In add...

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Autors principals: Noge, Koji, Venable, D. Lawrence, Becerra, Judith X.
Format: Online
Idioma:spa
eng
Publicat: Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 2011
Accés en línia:https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/245
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Sumari:The volatile composition of the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae) was determined by a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC–MS). The major component found was 2-phenylethanol (29.5%). This is the first report of 2-phenylethanol in the leaves of a species of the genus Bursera. In addition, B. velutina also produces monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes and alkanes, making it a species with one of the most complex chemical compositions in the genus. This diverse and unique blend of compounds may play an important role in plant defense against its herbivores.