Bohman, BjornBerntsson, BenjaminDixon, RubyStewart, CraigBarrow, Russell2015-12-101523-7060http://hdl.handle.net/1885/63455A new general methodology utilizing Minisci-type chemistry has been developed that cleanly and efficiently prepares alkyl- and (hydroxymethyl) pyrazines. The new methods eliminate toxic catalysts and halogenated solvents, providing a greatly improved route to these natural products which are prevalent in many natural systems as bacterial volatiles, plant volatiles, and insect pheromones.201410.1021/ol500776j2015-12-10