Total synthesis of (+)-superstolide A

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publication date

  • March 2008

abstract

  • A convergent and highly stereocontrolled synthesis of +-superstolide A (1) has been accomplished. Key steps of this synthesis include the intramolecular Suzuki reaction of 26 and the highly diastereoselective transannular Diels-Alder cyclization of macrocyclic octaene 3.