An improved stereospecific synthesis of (Z,E)-9, 11, 13-Tetradecatrienal. Sex pheromone component of Stenoma cecropia

Abstract

(Z,E)-9,11,13-tetradecatrienal, a pheromone component of Stenoma cecropia, was prepared in 61% overall yield from 1-nonyne. The synthesis involved two palladium-catalyzed cros-couplings to afford a 1,3-dien5-yne, which was reduced with disiamylborane to obtain the corresponding triene.