Synthesis of amphikuemin and analogs: a synomone that mediates partner-recognition between anemonefish and sea anemone

Article abstract of DOI:10.3987/COM-89-S17

Amphikuemin (1), a compound that is responsible for partner-recognition at the first encounter between anemonefish and sea anemones, has been synthesized to confirm its structure and to supply material for further biological studies.Synthesis of amphikuemin analogs (11-15) is also described.