Synthesis of calicoferol E and astrogorgiadiol, two marine 9,10- secosteroids

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00932-0

The synthesis of two marine 9,10-secosteroids, calicoferol E and astrogorgiadiol, has been achieved starting from vitamin D₃. The conceived approach establishes a general convergent Strategy toward the synthesis of 9,10-secosteroids.