Mammalian pheromone studies, IV*. Terpenoid Compounds and Hydroxy Esters from the Dorsal Gland of the Springbok, Antidorcas marsupialis

Abstract

Acyclic terpenoid compounds, aldehydes, ketones, hydroxy esters, and dimethyl sulphone were identified in the dorsal exudate of the antelope Antidorcas marsupialis. The novel diterpenes α- and β-springene, found in this exudate, were synthesised from famesyl acetone