A synthesis of the methyl ether of an epimer of the alleochemical heliannuol E is described. The route involves indium mediated allylation of a benzopyranone carboxylate and subsequent one carbon degradation to a vinyl group. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A synthesis of the methyl ether of an epimer of the alleochemical heliannuol E is described. The route involves indium mediated allylation of a benzopyranone carboxylate and subsequent one carbon degradation to a vinyl group. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.