Asymmetric dihydroxylation and one-pot epoxidation routes to (+)- and (-)-posticlure: A novel trans-epoxide as a sex pheromone component of Orgyia postica (Walker)

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(02)00685-3

A highly enantioselective synthesis of (+)- and (-)-posticlure has been achieved. The synthesis features the Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation and one-pot epoxidation as the key steps.