A Convenient Synthesis of (Z)-5-Undecen-2-one: A Pheromone from the Pedal Gland of the Bontebok (Damaliscus dorcas dorcas).

Key Points

• This synthetic method achieves an overall yield of 54% for (Z)-5-undecen-2-one, a significant pheromone.
• The process involves nitroaldol condensation, oxidation, and denitration as key steps.
• The overall yield is a crucial factor in assessing the efficiency of the synthesis process.
• Implications extend to potential applications in pheromone research and related fields.

Abstract