All of the four stereoisomers of 3,12-dimethylheptacosane were synthesized from the enantiomers of citronellal. (Z)-9-Pentacosene and (Z)-9-heptacosene were also synthesized. These hydrocarbons are the characteristic components of the cuticular hydrocarbons of the queen of the ant, Diacamma sp.
                                    所有四种立体异构体3,12-二甲基庚
二十烷均由
香茅醛的对映体合成。此外,还合成了(Z)-9-庚二
十五烯和(Z)-9-庚二
十七烯。这些烃是蚂蚁女王Diacamma sp.表皮烃的特征成分。