Production of high (Z,Z) content 1,5,9-tetradecatrieneand 1,5,9-tetradecatriene.

摘要

Method for the production of high cis content 1,5,9-tetradecatriene is provided which comprises disproportionating 1,5-cyclooctadiene and 1-hexene in the presence of a catalyst consisting essentially of molybdenum oxide on a high purity, high surface area, high pore volume silica support. The resulting high cis content 1,5,9-tetradecatriene is a useful precursor for the preparation of gossyplure, a known insect sex attractant.