Question: The sex attractant given off by the common housefly is an alkene named muscalure. Propose a synthesis of muscalure starting from acetylene and any alkyl

The sex attractant given off by the common housefly is an alkene named muscalure. Propose a synthesis of muscalure starting from acetylene and any alkyl halides needed. What is the IUPAC name formuscalure?

CH3(CH2)6CH2 CH2(CH2)11CH3 C=C Muscalure

CH3(CH2)6CH2 CH2(CH2)11CH3 C=C Muscalure

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