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Insecticidal avocadofurans and triolein
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, (2008/06/13)
Novel insecticidal compounds, specifically avocadofurans and triolein, isolated from specialized idioblast cells of the avocado. Avocadofurans, 2-(tetradecyl)furan, 2-(pentadecyl)furan, 2-(hexadecyl)furan, 2-(heptadecyl)furan, 2-(octadecyl)furan, 2-(1E-pentadecenyl)furan, 2-(1Z-pentadecenyl)furan, 2-(8Z,11Z-heptadecadienyl)furan, and the triglyceride triolein possessing an insecticidal activity inhibiting larval growth. Insecticidal formulations suitable for control of S. exigua pest.