A concise asymmetric synthesis of the pheromone
1-methylcyclohex-2-enol via a ‘merged
substitution-elimination reaction’
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David P. G. Hamon and Kellie L. Tuck
Abstract
The title compound is prepared (>94% ee) by a three step synthesis
from 1-methylcyclohexene via a ‘merged
substitution-elimination reaction’ involving a phenylselenide
ion.
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