Enantioselective Total Synthesis of the Proposed Structure of Furan-Containing Polyketide

Abstract

Enantioselective total synthesis of the proposed structure of furan-containing polyketide was accomplished. The key features include a chemo- and enantioselective epoxidation of 1,4-cyclohexadiene by Shi asymmetric epoxidation, a regioselective epoxide ring opening, chemo- and diastereoselective dihydroxylation of the conjugated dienone derivative, and vinylation of the lactone accompanied by formation of the furan ring.

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