Synthesis 1988; 1988(3): 219-221
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27517
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A Convenient Synthesis of exo-Brevicomin via a Radical C-C Bond Forming Reaction

Bernd Giese* , Robert Rupaner
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Technischen Hochschule Darmstadt, Petersenstraße 22, D-6100 Darmstadt, Federal Republic of Germany
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

Exo-brevicomin is synthesized starting from tartaric acid using radical C-C bond formation as the key reaction step.