The total synthesis of (+/-)-brasiliquinone B has been achieved via a Friedel-Crafts alkylation approach. In contrast, a Friedel-Crafts acylation approach for the synthesis of (+/-)-brasiliquinone B resulted in formation of A ring aromatized tetracyclic products. (C) 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
The total synthesis of (+/-)-brasiliquinone B has been achieved via a Friedel-Crafts alkylation approach. In contrast, a Friedel-Crafts acylation approach for the synthesis of (+/-)-brasiliquinone B resulted in formation of A ring aromatized tetracyclic products. (C) 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.