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Synlett 1995; 1995(5): 463-464
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-4987
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Asymmetric Synthesis of (+)-Methyl Epijasmonate and (-)-Methyl Curcurbate

Heinz Stadtmüller, Paul Knochel*
  • *Fachbereich Chemie der Philipps-Universität Marburg, Hans Meerwein Sraße, D-35032 Marburg, Germany
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31 December 2000 (online)

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A short enantio- and diastereoselective synthesis of (+)-methyl epijasmonate 1 and (-)-methyl curcurbate 2, two essential components of jasmin oil is described. The key step is a nickel catalyzed ring closure, which sets up three chiral centers with high diastereoselectivity.

jasmonoids - catalytic enantioselective synthesis - nickel catalyzed carbozincation