Synthesis 2011(9): 1484-1488  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259967
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Stereoselective Synthesis of the C1-C11 Tetrahydropyran Core Unit of (+)-Zincophorin

Gowravaram Sabitha*, Rangavajjula Srinivas, Jhillu S. Yadav¹
Division of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR), Hyderabad 500 607, India
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Received 18 February 2011
Publication Date:
24 March 2011 (online)

Abstract

Synthesis of the C1-C11 tetrahydropyran core unit of (+)-zincophorin using a desymmetrization strategy is reported. Horner­-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) and Mitsunobu cyclization reactions are the key transformations.

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Currently a Visiting Professor at King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.