Synlett 1990; 1990(9): 555-556
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21166
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Synthesis of Mono- and Diolefinic Components of Urushiol

Hans Jürgen Bestmann* , Norbert Hessenauer
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie, Henkestraße 42, D-8520 Erlangen, Federal Republic of Germany
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

A new synthesis of 1,2-dihydroxy-3-[(Z)-8-hepta-decenyl]benzene (4) and 1,2-dihydroxy-3-[(Z,Z)-8,11-pentadeca-dienyl]benzene (5), a mono- and diolefinic component of urushiol, is described. A synthesis of the monoolefinic cyano derivative 1,2-dihydroxy-3-[(EZ)-9-cyano-8-heptadecenyl]benzene (22) is also reported.

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