The first total synthesis of (11R,12S) diHETE is reported. The key step is the highly chemio- and stereoselective osmylation of a double bond in a trienyne system selectively complexed by an Fe(CO)3 group.
The first total synthesis of (11R,12S) diHETE is reported. The key step is the highly chemio- and stereoselective osmylation of a double bond in a trienyne system selectively complexed by an Fe(CO)3 group.