Synlett 2000; 2000(1): 107-109
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6448
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A Rapid Synthesis of (-)-Tetrahydrolipstatin

Philip J. Parsons* , Justin K. Cowell
  • *The Chemical Laboratories, CPES, Arundel Building, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QJ, UK; Fax + 44 + 1273 677196; E-mail: P.J.Parsons@sussex.ac.uk
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

(-)-Tetrahydrolipstatin (1) has been synthesised starting from diketene using photoalkylation and β-lactone enolate alkylation as key steps.