Synthesis 2006(24): 4242-4246  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950341
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Synthesis of (-)-(5R,6S)-6-Acetoxyhexadecanolide, a Mosquito Oviposition Attractant­ Pheromone of Culex pipiens fatigans [1]

Gowravaram Sabitha*, R. Swapna, E. Venkata Reddy, J. S. Yadav
Organic Division I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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Received 31 July 2006
Publikationsdatum:
02. November 2006 (online)

Abstract

Asymmetric total synthesis of (-)-(5R,6S)-6-acetoxyhexadecanolide has been achieved via a key intermediate which was prepared by a Grignard reaction from an alcohol. The alcohol was easily accessed via two different routes.

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IICT Communication No. 060715.

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IICT Communication No. 060715.