Total synthesis of 11-α-methoxycurvularin and 11-β-methoxycurvularin
has been accomplished in a highly stereoselective manner by utilizing
Jacobsen hydrolytic kinetic resolution, Maruoka asymmetric allylation
and intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation as key steps.
11-α-methoxycurvularin - 11-β-methoxycurvularin - Jacobsen resolution - Maruoka asymmetric
allylation - intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation