Synthesis of (R)‐Japonilure and (4R,9Z)‐9‐Octadecen‐4‐olide, Pheromones of the Japanese Beetle and Currant Stem Girdler

Abstract

Asymmetric total synthesis of the sex pheromones of Japanese beetle and currant stem girdler, (R)‐japonilure (1) and (4R,9Z)‐9‐octadecen‐4‐olide (2), has been achieved.

Keywords:

• japonilure
• γ‐lactones
• (4R,9Z)‐9‐octadecen‐4‐olide
• pheromones

Acknowledgement

K. Y. and V. B. thank University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, for the fellowships.