Synthesis 1986; 1986(1): 46-48
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31472
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A Convenient Synthesis of (Z)-5-Undecen-2-one: A Pheromone from the Pedal Gland of the Bontebok (Damaliscus dorcas dorcas)

Goffredo Rosini* , Roberto Ballini, Marino Petrini
  • *Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche dell'Università, Via S. Agostino 1, I-62032 Camerino, Italy
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

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.

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