The present invention provides (6Z,9Z)-6,9-dodecadien-1-yne of the following formula (1). Furthermore, the present invention provides a process for preparing (6Z,9Z)-6,9-dodecadien-1-yne (1) comprising reacting a (3Z,6Z)-10-halogeno-3,6-decadiene compound of the following general formula (2), wherein X represents a
halogen atom, with a
metal acetylide of the following general formula (3), wherein M represents Na, Li, K, Ag, Cu(I), MgZ, CaZ or Cu(II)Z, wherein Z represents a
halogen atom or an ethynyl group, to form (6Z,9Z)-6,9-dodecadien-1-yne (1).