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  2. Germacrene D, a common sesquiterpene in the genus Bursera (Burseraceae)

Germacrene D, a common sesquiterpene in the genus Bursera (Burseraceae)

  • Molecules. 2009 Dec 15;14(12):5289-97. doi: 10.3390/molecules14125289.
Koji Noge 1 Judith X Becerra
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  • 1 Department of Entomology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA. [email protected]
Abstract

The volatile components of the leaves of five Bursera species, B. copallifera, B. exselsa, B. mirandae, B. ruticola and B. fagaroides var. purpusii were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Germacrene D was one of the predominant components (15.1-56.2%) of all of these species. Germacrene D has also been found in other Bursera species and some species of Commiphora, the sister group of Bursera, suggesting that the production of germacrene D might be an ancient trait in the genus Bursera.

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