A method of preparation of f3-hydroxy-y,8-unsaturated nitriles used as intermediates for the synthesis of ex,f3-y,8-unsaturated ketones and alcohols, and having the activity of insect juvenile hormone is described. ... In view of their biological properties the synthetic analogues of the insect juvenile hormone (juvenoids) are classified among potential modern pesticides 1 ... (CH3)2CH-(CH2 ,)3- CH-CH2-CH=CH-C=CH-CH-OR I, R = H II, R = -CO(CH2)16CH3
