Total synthesis of the monoterpenes (-)-mintlactone and (+)-isomintlactone

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)81195-9

The first total stereodirected synthesis of the monoterpenes (-)-mintlactone and (+)-isomintlactone from the same chiral starting product is described. A stereoselective, radical-mediated ring closure was the key step in both syntheses.