A shorter route to the synthesis of (+)-junenol isojunenol, and their coumarate esters from (-)-santonin

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)88189-8

This paper reports on the chemical conversion of (-)-santonin into (+)-junenol, isojunenol and their coumarate esters. The identity of (+)-junenol and 8-epi-β-verbesinol is also established.