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Algal pheromones
Acids.
Chemistry in Current Contents(R)/Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences.
Abstract:
(9S)-Hydroperoxyicosatetraenoic (9S-HPETE) acid is shown to be an intermediate in the biosynthesis of dictyopterene A in the freshwater diatom Gomphonema parvulum; the stereochemistry of (9S)-HPETE and the position of the hydrogen atom at C(16) lost dur