Compounds and process for preparation of the same from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)

A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) comprising the steps of:

• a) adding a Ruthenium catalyst to a solution of cardanol in solvent followed by refluxing the reaction mixture for the period in the range of 16 to 18 hrs at temperature in the range of 85 to 90° C. to obtain monoene;
• b) adding a Ruthenium precursor and ligand to the mixture of monoene of step (a) in suitable solvent followed by pressurizing and heating the reaction mixture at temperature in the range of 100 to 125° C. for the period in the range of 16 to 48 hours to afford corresponding aldehyde compound of formula (I);
• and
• c) optionally reacting monoene of step (a) and potassium carbonate in solvent followed by adding alkyl iodide to the mixture and refluxed for the period in the range of 4 to 6 hrs at temperature in the range of 56 to 60° C. to afford alkyl-protected monoene;
• wherein the compound of formula (I) is:
• where:
• R is hydrogen or alkyl;
• E is hydrogen, alkyl, aldehyde, or alcohol.