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From: lstowell@pyrnova.pyramid.com (Lon Stowell)
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Subject: Re: Skunk Glands
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Date: 14 Mar 91 21:05:16 GMT
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In article <1991Mar14.005509.20271@massey.ac.nz> A.S.Chamove@massey.ac.nz (A.S. Chamove) writes:
>I am interested in making some SKUNK ODOUR.
    
    What on earth FOR?

>
>Does anyone know if this can be done, have a reference as to its
>composition, or had any experience in its manufacture?
>
>It is likely to be quite a complex compound and I am really interested in
>copying its aversive properties.
>
>-- 
      Drop by your chemistry department and check out their
      supply of mercaptans.  (Common name) Butyl Mercaptan
      is pretty noxious,,,,and if I recall correctly is one of
      the main ingredients of skunk phew.  
      
      Drop in a good mixture of some of the other members of the
      family, add some musk oil (from a perfumery) and enjoy.