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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