| abstract |
Compounds of the formula (I) n n n n n n n n n n wherein R 2 is a branched or unbranched, saturated or ethylenically mono or di unsaturated aliphatic radical, Z is —CH 2 OH, —CH 2 OAc or —CHO, m is a whole positive integer of one or more, and Ac is an acetyl group are synthesized by a process wherein a 1-alken-3-yl alkylate, is reacted with a halo alkanol Grignard reagent. |