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