An efficient total synthesis of pectinolide H was achieved by using alkynylation, asymmetric reduction in the presence of a Corey-Bakshi-Shibata catalyst, and a Still-Gennari olefination as key steps.
A simple and straightforward stereoselectivetotalsynthesis of Pectinolides A, C, and H is described. The synthesis has been started from commercially available (+)‐diethyl l‐tartrate and involves Ohira–Bestmann reaction, Corey–Bakshi–Shibata (CBS) reduction, and Still–Gennari olefination as key steps.