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Pseudoguaianolides. 2. Stereocontrolled Total Synthesis of the Helenanolide dl-Helenalin
Grieco, Paul A.,Ohfune, Yasufumi,Majetich, George F.,Wang, C. L. J.
, p. 4233 - 4240 (2007/10/02)
A stereocontrolled total synthesis of the sesquiterpene lactone dl-helenalin (2) is described.The synthesis starts with cyclopentenol 3 and proceeds via the intermediacy of perhydroazulenone 20.Elaboration of 20 into epoxy alcohol 28 sets the stage for in
