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Carotenoids and related compounds. Part XIV. Stereochemistry and synthesis of geraniol, nerol, farnesol, and phytol

J.W.K. Burrell, R. F. Garwood, L. M. Jackman, E. Oskay, B. C. L. Weedon

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The cis- and trans-structures assigned to nerol and geraniol respectively have been confirmed.The trans, trans-structure of the common form of farnesol, and of the farnesyl pyrophosphate involved in the biosynthesis of squalene, has been rigorously established.Phytol has been shown to have a trans-configuration about the double bond, and an R-configuration at both asymmetric centres.

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Key concepts: Geraniol, Nerol, Farnesol, Phytol, Chemistry, Stereochemistry, Carotenoid, Geranylgeraniol