A Convenient Synthesis of (Z)-5-Undecen-2-one: A Pheromone from the Pedal Gland of the Bontebok (Damaliscus dorcas dorcas).
Key Points
This synthetic method achieves an overall yield of 54% for (Z)-5-undecen-2-one, a significant pheromone.
The process involves nitroaldol condensation, oxidation, and denitration as key steps.
The overall yield is a crucial factor in assessing the efficiency of the synthesis process.
Implications extend to potential applications in pheromone research and related fields.
Abstract
Nitroaldol condensation, oxidation and denitration are the steps of a new synthetic scheme for the preparation of (Z)-5-undecen-2-one in 54% overall yield.