title: Simple and short synthesis of trans-(R)-nerolidol, a pheromone component of fruit spotting bug.
abstract: A three-step synthesis of enantiomerically pure (R) and (S)-trans nerolidol from commercially available E,E-fanesol is described. Trans nerolidol is an abundant sesquiterpene in many plant species, almost enantiomerically pure; however, the configuration of chirality is S. There is no natural resource for R-trans nerolidol, which has recently been identified as a pheromone component of the fruit spotting bug Amblypelta lutescens. The simple syntheses reported here will make enantiomerically pure R- and S-trans nerolidol and homologues available for further research and ultimately for use in integrated pest management strategies comprising pheromones.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Le Thanh
authors.forename: Kamlesh R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Chauhan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D020062:Heteroptera / Q000737:chemistry*; D010675:Pheromones / Q000737:chemistry*; D012717:Sesquiterpenes / Q000138:chemical synthesis*
chemical_list: D010675:Pheromones; D012717:Sesquiterpenes; C037055:nerolidol