This, the ninth volume of The Total Synthesis of Natural Products series, consists of a single chapter by K. Mori examining the total synthesis of insect pheromones.

About the editor JOHN APSIMON is Professor of Chemistry and Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Carleton University. Dr. ApSimon is a former Senior Editor of the Canadian Journal of Chemistry and the Editor of the Wiley-Liss Journal Natural Toxins. Dr. ApSimon received his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Liverpool.