The total synthesis of (10S,12S)-10-hydroxy-12-methyl-1-oxacyclododecane-2,5-dione is described proving the versatility of the Prins cyclization in natural products synthesis. The approach is convergent and highly stereoselective. Prins cyclization, esterification, ring-closingmetathesis and oxidation reactions are utilized as keysteps in the synthesis of this macrolactone. Prins cyclization - esterification
A simple and efficient total synthesis of five-membered pyrrolidine, (+)-pseudohygroline is described. The key steps involved in this synthesis are highly stereoselective Prins cyclisation followed by reductive ring opening and hydroboration. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.