Total synthesis of 2-nor-macrosphelides, a 15-membered analogue of 16-membered natural macrosphelides, is described. The synthesis was accomplished starting from methyl L-(+)-lactate as a sole chiral source with a high efficiency.
Total synthesis of 2-nor-macrosphelides, a 15-membered analogue of 16-membered natural macrosphelides, is described. The synthesis was accomplished starting from methyl L-(+)-lactate as a sole chiral source with a high efficiency.