Transformation method to cis - toransunepetarakuton of trance - shisunepetarakuton which uses the moleculoar sieve

摘要

A method for converting trans-cis nepetalactone to cis-trans nepetalactone using molecular sieves. The molecular sieves may, for example, have a pH in water of at least about 9, and/or may be activated prior to use by heating.