Synthesis of Sesquiterpene-like Compounds from 5-Oxo-6-methyl-1-heptene and Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Abstract

The reaction of benzene with 5-oxo-6-methyl-1-heptene (II) in the presence of aluminium trichloride gave 2-methyl-6-phenyl-3-heptanone (IV) in yield of 40%. Similarly, sesquiterpene-like compounds were prepared from various aromatic hydrocarbons and the compound (II).