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Synlett 1997; 1997(SI): 493-494
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-6116
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Total Synthesis of Endiandric Acid A via an Intramolecular Diels-Alder Strategy

Scott A. May, Paul A. Grieco* , Hyun-Ho Lee
  • *Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, U.S.A.
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The total synthesis of endiandric acid A (1), featuring an intramolecular Diels-Alder approach for elaboration of the 6-5-6 carbocyclic array and an intramolecular Majetich reaction for construction of the four-membered ring, is described.

endiandric acid A - Majetich cyclobutane annulation - intramolecular Diels-Alder - 5.0 lithium perchlorate-diethyl ether - trimethylsilyl triflate