The female of a species of worm produces the sex attractant spodoptol, which has the following structure.

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The female of a species of worm produces the sex attractant spodoptol, which has the following structure.

HOCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH2 CH,CH,CH,CH3 H Spodoptol C=C H

Spodoptol is a pheromone that attracts the male worms of the species. Synthetic spodoptol in traps can be used to control the population of worms. Devise a synthesis of spodoptol starting from the alcohol shown below.

HOCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHC=CH

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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