Synthesis of (+)-Muricatacin and a Formal Synthesis of CMI-977 from l-Malic Acid

Abstract

A total synthesis of (+)-muricatacin and a formal synthesis of CMI-977 have been achieved using commercially available l-malic acid based on our furan approach to oxacyclic systems, the proven scope of which is thus broadened.

Key words

butenolide - oxygen - natural products - total synthesis - oxidation

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