Abstract
The total synthesis of smenochromene D, an unusual ansa-terpenoid is described. The synthesis features an unprecedented macrocyclization proceeding through a biomimetic electrocyclization. The enantiomeric relationship between smenochromene D and likonide B is established.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 700-702 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Synlett |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 4 2005 |
Keywords
- Ansa-compounds
- Chromenes
- Likonides
- Macrocyclization
- Ortho-quinone methides
- Smenochromenes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry