Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 9-16 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Acta Botanica Mexicana |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- 2-phenylethanol
- Bursera velutina
- Burseraceae
- Mexico
- Terpenes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Plant Science