Synlett 1996; 1996(6): 505-506
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5473
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A Concise Synthesis of Coronafacic Acid via Ring Closing Olefin Metathesis

Swen Hölder, Siegfried Blechert*
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Technischen Universität, Straße des 17. Juni 135, D-10623 Berlin, Germany, Fax: Int +30/314-23619
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

The synthesis of coronafacic acid using ring closing olefin metathesis is described. Cyclisation of monocyclic precursors was attempted with both ruthenium and molybdenum catalysts. A smooth reaction was achieved with molybdenum catalyst.