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Acta botánica mexicana
On-line version ISSN 2448-7589Print version ISSN 0187-7151
Abstract
NOGE, Koji; LAWRENCE VENABLE, D. and BECERRA, Judith X.. 2-Phenylethanol in the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae). Act. Bot. Mex [online]. 2011, n.97, pp.9-16. ISSN 2448-7589.
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.
Keywords : Burseraceae; Bursera velutina; 2-phenylethanol; Mexico; terpenes.