FIRST TOTAL SYNTHESIS OF (-)-α-CONIDENDRIN

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)99363-8

Regioselective introduction of a benzoxy group, in the benzylic position of the β-benzyl-γ-butyrolactone (R)-(+)-8, was achieved by treatment with NBS followed with benzyl alcohol. α-Alkylation of the lithium enolate of the resulting intermediate 11, with