Rachana Pandey, R. Prakash
Dec 7, 2018
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Arkivoc
Abstract
A concise stereoselective approach to the asymmetric syntheses of (S)-ethyl 4-methyloctanoate and its acid, main aggregation pheromones of the genus Oryctes and an important fragrance compounds, is described. The synthesis utilizes the organocatalyzed MacMillan’s cross aldol reaction as key step. The synthetic approach outlined permits synthesis of a variety of enantiopure branched methyl unsaturated and saturated fatty acids.