| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2003 |
| Authors: | A. Arab, Zacarin, G. G., Fontanetti, C. S., Camargo-Mathias, M. Isabel, Santos, M. G. dos, Cabrera, A. C. |
| Journal: | Entomotropica |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Pagination: | 79-82 |
| Date Published: | Aug |
| ISBN Number: | 1317-5262 |
| Keywords: | Alkaloids, benzoquinones, chemical defense, repugnatorial glands |
| Abstract: | The components of extracts of the repugnatorial glands were identified in the millipede R. padbergi. Hexane extracts of 50 glands were prepared and analyzed by gas cromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). We identified the two main volatile compounds: methyl-1,4-benzoquinone and 3,3a,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo-[2,3-b] pyridine-2,6-dione. The significance of these compounds in the secretion of the repugnatorial glands is discussed. |