Simple Synthesis of (Z)-12-Nonadecen-9-one, (Z)-13-Icosen-10-one, the Sex Pheromone of Peach Fruit Moth, and (Z)-5-Undecen-2-one, a Biologically Active Molecule from the Pedal Gland of the Bontebok

Article abstract of DOI:10.1246/bcsj.61.3368

A simple and convenient synthesis of (Z)-12-nonadecen-9-one, (Z)-13-icosen-10-one, the sex pheromone of the peach fruit moth, and (Z)-undecen-2-one, the pheromone from the pedal gland of the bontebok, is described.These pheromones were readily synthesized using succesive alkylation of acetone dimethylhydrazone in one-pot.