Drosophila melanogaster: identity of male lipid in reproductive system.
A lipid found exclusively in the ejaculatory bulb of adult male Drosophila melanogaster has been identified as cis-vaccenyl acetate. Identification is based on, spectral comparisons with a synthetic sample.
D000085:Acetates / Q000032:analysis; D000475:Alkenes / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D004330:Drosophila; D004543:Ejaculatory Ducts / Q000737:chemistry*; D004952:Esters / Q000032:analysis; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008297:Male; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
D000085:Acetates; D000475:Alkenes; D004952:Esters; D005227:Fatty Acids