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Synthetic studies on azadirachtin: Asymmetric synthesis of the tetracyclic decalin part of azadirachtin
Kanoh,Ishihara,Yamamoto,Murai
, p. 1878 - 1893 (2007/10/03)
A synthesis of the tetracyclic decalin part of azadirachtin in the naturally occurring form is described. The key reactions involve the Corey-Bakshi-Shibata (CBS) asymmetric reduction of the ketone, and an intramolecular Diels-Alder (IMDA) reaction.