Stereoselective Synthesis of a Protected Form of (6R,7E,9S,10R,12Z)-6,9,10-Trihydroxy-7,12-hexadecadienoic Acid

Abstract

The protected stereoisomer of a trihydroxy unsaturated fatty acid, which could be employed as a potential nigricanoside α-chain building block, was synthesized by using Evans asymmetric alkylation, Sharpless kinetic resolution, and diastereoselective reduction as the key steps.