A new route for the synthesis of cycloheptadecanone (dihydrocivetone) startingfrom erucic acid is reported. Some conditions affecting yields of reactions are discussed.

• 介绍了一条以芥酸为原料合成环十七酮(二氢灵猫酮)的新的合成路线,并研究了反应条件对产率的影响。