Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society · 1966 · 13 citations · 5 references
Natural SciencesBiochemistryChemistryOrganic ChemistryEicosanoid BiosynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic AcidsEpoxide FormationLactone Biosynthesis
Abstract cis ‐5‐Eicosenoic acid and its methyl ester have been epoxidized. Preparation of an hydroxylactone through lactonizaton of both the 5,6‐epoxy acid and the 5,6‐dihydroxy acid has been investigated. 5‐Eicosenoic acid has also been converted to े‐lactone through use of perchloric or p ‐toluenesulfonic acid. The preparation of several other related new compounds is described.
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