Abstract

Racemic 5,9-dimethylpentadecane and 5,9-dimethylhexadecane, the major and minor constituents, respectively, of the sex pheromone of Leucoptera coffeella, have been synthesized from citronellol in 56-58% overall yield through six steps. Ultrasound irradiation efficiently supported tosylation of alcohols (two steps) as well as the subsequent cross coupling reactions with the pertinent Grignard reagents (also two steps).

Details

Title
Ultrasound Assisted Synthesis of 5,9-Dimethylpentadecane and 5,9-Dimethylhexadecane - the Sex Pheromones of Leucoptera coffeella
Author
Doan, Nhuan Ngoc; Le, Thach Ngoc; Nguyen, Hao Cong; Hansen, Poul Erik; Duus, Fritz
Pages
2080-2088
Publication year
2007
Publication date
2007
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
14203049
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1531127984
Copyright
Copyright MDPI AG 2007