The first total synthesis of (-)-bitungolide E is described. The key steps include a Myers' alkylation, modified Evans' syn aldol-reaction, using Crimmins protocol, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation and ring-closing metathesis reaction. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The first total synthesis of (-)-bitungolide E is described. The key steps include a Myers' alkylation, modified Evans' syn aldol-reaction, using Crimmins protocol, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation and ring-closing metathesis reaction. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.