Abstract
Vibsanin E (1), a structurally rare complex diterpene, consisting of a compact 3-oxatricyclo[6.3.2.05,10] tridecane core and an unprecedented 3,3-dimethylacroyl enol ester functional group, formulate a considerable synthetic challenge. Williams and Davies failed to independently synthesize this nemesis, however, a 'two heads are better than one' approach delivered the first total synthesis of the molecule, since its diamond aniversary isolation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 980-982 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |