Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 1991, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (10): 1347.

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Studies on the Insect Sex Pheromones (Ⅵ)--The Synthesis of 4,8-Dimethylheptacosane, a Component of House Fly Sex Pheromones

Liu Tian-lin, Chai Sheng-yong, Li Zheng-ming   

  1. Research Institute of Memento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071
  • Received:1990-09-12 Online:1991-10-24 Published:1991-10-24

Abstract: 4, 8-EHmethylheptacosane, a component of house fly (Musca domestica L.) sex pheromones, was prepared from the starting material 2-methylpentan-l-ol by bromination, Grignard reaction, PCCoxidation, Wittig reaction, and hydrogenation.

Key words: Insect sex pheromone, 4,8-Dimethylheptacosane, Wittig reaction, Synthesis

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