Synthesis

Stereospecific synthesis of (E, Z)-and (Z, Z)-hexadeca-10, 12-dienal. Sex pheromone components of Diaphania hyalinata

JA Cabezas, AC Oehlschlager

Index: Cabezas, Jorge A.; Oehlschlager, Allan C. Synthesis, 1999 , # 1 p. 107 - 111

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Abstract

Abstract: Isomeric (E,Z)- and (Z,Z)-hexadeca-10,12-dienal were prepared, stereospecifically, in 51% and 43% overall yields from dec-1-yne. Key words: (E,Z)-hexadeca-10,12-dienal, (Z,Z)-hexadeca-10,12- dienal, dec-1-yne, stereospecific reaction ... Diaphania hyalinata and Diaphania nitidalis are pyralid species that exhibit similar life cycles and habits. The former feeds upon the foliage of pumpkin and other cu- curbits,2 whereas the latter is particularly ...