Cross Metathesis Approach to C11-C13 Fatty-Chain Amino Esters From Oleic Acid Derivatives

摘要

A concise method of producing nylon 11, 12, or 13 precursors from oleic acid or an ester of oleic acid is described. The method involves cross-metathesis reactions as the key C—C bond formation step. Subsequent steps are provided to convert the metathesis product to the corresponding nylon precursors. Also provided are the products of the method.