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Science 3 June 1966:
Vol. 152. no. 3727, pp. 1372 - 1373
DOI: 10.1126/science.152.3727.1372
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Actinomycete: Isolation and Identification of Agent Responsible for Musty Odors

John D. Dougherty 1, Richard D. Campbell 2, and Robert L. Morris 3

1 State Hygienic Laboratory, University of Iowa, Iowa City
2 Department of Chemistry
3 State Hygienic Laboratory

A compound produced by certain actinomycete cultures is responsible for a persistent musty odor. It has been isolated in high purity and identified by chemical and spectroscopic properties. Possible structures are discussed.

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