A total synthesis of cylindramide A has been completed in 19 steps. The key step of the synthesis is a tandem ring-opening-ring-closing-cross metathesis that converts a readily available norbornene into an advanced intermediate.
A total synthesis of cylindramide A has been completed in 19 steps. The key step of the synthesis is a tandem ring-opening-ring-closing-cross metathesis that converts a readily available norbornene into an advanced intermediate.