Two epimeric guaianolides, both prepared from alpha-santonin, were 11-hydroxylated using 2-phenylsulfonyl-3-phenyloxaziridine as a reagent. Extensive use of protecting groups enabled selective acylation of the 3- and 10-hydroxy groups.
Two epimeric guaianolides, both prepared from alpha-santonin, were 11-hydroxylated using 2-phenylsulfonyl-3-phenyloxaziridine as a reagent. Extensive use of protecting groups enabled selective acylation of the 3- and 10-hydroxy groups.