Asymmetric synthesis of (S)-1-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol, a constituent of the aggregation pheromone of Dendroctonus pseudotsugae

David P.G. Hamon, Kellie L. Tuck

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Abstract

1-Methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol has been prepared by a three step synthesis from 1-methylcyclohexene, in greater than 94% e.e., via a 'merged substitution-elimination reaction' between NaSePh and 2-methyl-2- hydroxycyclohexyl p-toluenesulphonate. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4829-4835
Number of pages7
JournalTetrahedron
Volume56
Issue number27
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2000
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Asymmetric synthesis
  • Elimination reactions
  • Hydroxylation
  • Pheromones

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