Title: | "Simple and short synthesis of trans-(R)-nerolidol, a pheromone component of fruit spotting bug" |
ISSN/ISBN: | 1934-578X (Print) 1555-9475 (Linking) |
Abstract: | "A three-step synthesis of enantiomerically pure (R) and (S)-trans nerolidol from commercially available E,E-fanesol is described. Trans nerolidol is an abundant sesquiterpene in many plant species, almost enantiomerically pure; however, the configuration of chirality is S. There is no natural resource for R-trans nerolidol, which has recently been identified as a pheromone component of the fruit spotting bug Amblypelta lutescens. The simple syntheses reported here will make enantiomerically pure R- and S-trans nerolidol and homologues available for further research and ultimately for use in integrated pest management strategies comprising pheromones" |
Keywords: | Animals Heteroptera/*chemistry Pheromones/*chemistry Sesquiterpenes/*chemical synthesis; |
Notes: | "MedlineLe Thanh, C Chauhan, Kamlesh R eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2014/04/03 Nat Prod Commun. 2014 Mar; 9(3):297-8" |