Stereoselective synthesis of the core structure of the protein phosphatase inhibitor dysidiolide

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00702-3

The core structure of the protein phosphatase inhibitor dysidiolide and analogs thereof were built up in high yields and with high diastereomer ratios by Diels-Alder reaction between an appropriate diene and an α,β- unsaturated aldehyde.