Synthesis 2010(7): 1171-1175  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219227
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Stereoselective Total Synthesis of Obolactone via Prins Cyclization

Gowravaram Sabitha*, M. Nagendra Prasad, K. Shankaraiah, Jhillu S. Yadav
Organic Division I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500 007, India
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Publication History

Received 23 November 2009
Publication Date:
20 January 2010 (online)

Abstract

The total synthesis of a pyrone natural product obolactone has been accomplished using Prins cyclization as the key step.

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