Total synthesis of the polyenoyltetramic acid polycephalin C

The total synthesis of the polyenoyltetramic acid polycephalin C is described. Key steps of the synthesis include a double Swern oxidation, double Takai reaction and a double Stille reaction. In addition, the absolute stereochemistry of the ring junction has been determined by synthesis of both isom...

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Main Authors: Longbottom, D, Morrison, A, Dixon, D, Ley, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003