Synfacts 2009(1): 0010-0010  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087233
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of a Jatropha Sesquiterpenoid

Contributor(s): Philip Kocienski, Stewart Eccles
Y. Hayashi, N. Miyakoshi, S. Kitagaki, C. Mukai*
Kanazawa University, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
18 December 2008 (online)

Significance

The uncommon sesquiterpenoid depicted and its acetate derivative at C-10 were isolated from Jatropha neopauciflora. Interest in this molecule was stimulated by the challenge of constructing seven contiguous stereocenters. A rare Rh-catalyzed Pauson-Khand reaction is featured.