Abstract
The intact C-32-C-48 diester wax esters of the preen gland of the migrating bird Calidris canutus are shown, using synthesized standards, to comprise predominantly C-12-C-16 alkane-1,2-diols esterified with octanoic, decanoic, and dodecanoic acid at one position, and with predominantly even-numbered carbon fatty acids at the other position.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 381-384 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Natural Products |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar-2000 |
Keywords
- ACIDS