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2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone from the salivary gland of the soldier termitesOdontotermes magdalenae

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By gas chromatography — mass spectrometry and comparison with authentic samples, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone was identified for the first time in the salivary gland secretion of the termite soldiers ofOdontotermes magdalenae, in addition to previously reported benzoquinones.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, P.M.B. 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria

    T. O. Olagbemiro & L. Lajide

  2. Department of Chemistry, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria

    K. M. Sani

  3. Department of Zoology, University College, P.O. Box 78, CF1 1XL, Cardiff, UK

    B. W. Staddon

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Part funding for this work was provided under the International Foundation for Science Research Grant No. F/882-2 Appl. No. AF2089 to T.O.O. Grateful thanks to British Caledonian for suporting a visit by K.M.S. to Chemistry Department Sussex University for GC-MS facilities and the British Council for supporting B.W.S. visit to Nigeria.

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Olagbemiro, T.O., Lajide, L., Sani, K.M. et al. 2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone from the salivary gland of the soldier termitesOdontotermes magdalenae. Experientia 44, 1022–1024 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01939911

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