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Notes: Additional authors: Cheskis, B.A., Moiseenkov, A.M. & Tolstikov, G.A. Abstract: Two methods for synthesizing alpha-geranyl propionate -- a component of the sex pheromone of Quadraspidiotus perniciosus -- have been developed: the hydride reduction of the corresponding 6-chloro derivative and the electrochemical reduction of the 6-dimethylsulfonium derivative. Keywords: pheromones.