Synthesis 2002(15): 2155-2164
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34840
REVIEW
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Syntheses of Mintlactone and Isomintlactone

Helena M. C. Ferraz*, Luiz S. Longo Jr., Mônica V. A. Grazini
Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, CEP 05508-900, São Paulo SP, Brazil
e-Mail: hmferraz@iq.usp.br;
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Publication History

Received 8 August 2002
Publication Date:
21 October 2002 (online)

Abstract

This review summarizes the papers dealing with the synthesis of mintlactone and isomintlactone, two natural monoterpenic lactones found in mint oils.

  • 1 Introduction

  • 2 Syntheses

  • 2.1 Transformation of Monoterpenes

  • 2.1.1 From (+)-Menthofuran

  • 2.1.2 From (+)-Citronellal

  • 2.1.3 From (-)-Isopulegol

  • 2.1.4 From Geraniol and Nerol

  • 2.2 From 4-Methyl Cyclohexanone

  • 2.3 From Cyclohexenone Derivatives

  • 2.4 From 3-Methyl Cyclohexanone

  • 3 Conclusion