Synthesis of epi-Chloranthalactones A, B, D and E

Abstract

The synthesis of various epimers of the lindenane class of sesquiterpenes from epi-lindenene, based on a possible biosynthetic ­hypothesis, is described.

Key words

sesquiterpenes - chloranthalactones - Aldol reaction - biosynthesis - oxidation

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