Abstract
A biomimetic synthesis of shimalactone A and B is described. Its key features are an unprecedented acid-catalyzed cyclization of a dienyl β-ketolactone and a Stille coupling/8π-6π electrocyclization cascade to create the oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane and bicyclo[4.2.0]octadiene, respectively. The synthesis is convergent and void of protecting groups.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-152 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 3 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry