Lactones. 21. Synthesis and odoriferous properties of lactones with the p-menthane system

J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Mar 24;52(6):1630-4. doi: 10.1021/jf035272a.

Abstract

Starting from (R)-(+)- and (S)-(-)-pulegone, enantiomeric pairs of esters and lactones with the p-menthane system were obtained. The Claisen rearrangement of allylic alcohols and iodolactonization of gamma,delta-unsaturated acids were the key steps of syntheses presented. The structures of compounds were determined by both spectroscopic and crystallographic methods. Some of the synthesized compounds are characterized by interesting odoriferous properties.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
  • Lactones / chemical synthesis*
  • Lactones / chemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Mentha / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Monoterpenes
  • Odorants / analysis*
  • Oils, Volatile / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Terpenes

Substances

  • Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
  • Lactones
  • Monoterpenes
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Terpenes
  • pulegone
  • mintlactone