Organic Synthesis in Pheromone Science

Abstract

Examples are given to illustrate the use of chemical and/or enzymatic asymmetric reactions in the synthesis of the new pheromones of the broad-horned flour beetle, flea beetle, currant stem girdler and Colorado potato beetle. The relationships between stereochemistry and bioactivity among pheromones are summarized to emphasize biodiversity as revealed in pheromone perception.

Keywords

• Enantioselective synthesis
• Lactone
• Lipase
• Pheromones
• Terpenes