AbstractA synthesis of racemic thalidomide (1) was described and the important formal [3+3] cycloaddition strategy was a keystep. The total yield of thalidomide (1) was 18% in five steps from known 3.
AbstractA synthesis of racemic thalidomide (1) was described and the important formal [3+3] cycloaddition strategy was a keystep. The total yield of thalidomide (1) was 18% in five steps from known 3.