Solvents that can be used for extracting Cuticle hydrocarbon from flesh flies (Sarcophagidae)?

18 March 2024 0 900 Report

Is it possible to use chloroform or any other solvent other than hexane for extracting CHCs from Sarcophagidae ( Flesh flies).

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