Synthesis 2011(10): 1532-1536  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260002
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Enantioselective Synthesis of the Tetracyclic Core of Platensimycin

Yohei Ueda, Kayoko Iwahashi, Kazuo Iguchi, Hisanaka Ito*
School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0392, Japan
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Received 4 March 2011
Publication Date:
15 April 2011 (online)

Abstract

A concise preparative method for the tetracyclic core of platensimycin in an optically active form was developed through a nine-step sequence from p-anisaldehyde without the use of protecting groups.