Synthesis of (E,E,E)-(1,2,3,4-13C4)-geranylgeraniol

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1997-1154

A synthesis of (E,E,E)-(1,2,3,4-¹³C₄)-geranylgeraniol (2') (5 steps, ≤ 30% overall yield) is described starting from farnesol (3). The synthesis is based on the Sum/Weiler protocol, which was found to be superior after investigating