Abstract
A total synthesis of the marine sponge meroterpenoid (+)-aureol has been achieved in 12 steps (6% overall yield) from (+)-sclareolide. Key steps of the synthesis include a biosynthetically inspired sequence of 1,2-hydride and methyl shifts, and a biomimetic cycloetherification reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4710-4713 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published or Issued - 21 Sept 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry