M. Masnyk, J. Fried, W. Roelofs
1989
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract A synthesis of allylic difluorides is described, exemplified by the preparation of the title compound, which was shown to elicit the biological responses characteristic of (Z)-8-dodecenyl acetate, the pheromone of the Oriental fruit moth. It is concluded that the geometry of the double bond rather than its chemical reactivity is essential for biological activity.