Synthesis 2004(13): 2107-2114  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-829173
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Flexible and Simple Route for the Stereoselective Synthesis of Trisubstituted γ-Butyrolactones: Total Synthesis of (+)-Blastomycinone and its Analogs [1]

Palakodety Radha Krishna*, V. V. Ramana Reddy, G. V. M. Sharma
D-206/B, Discovery Laboratory, Organic Chemistry Division-III, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, India
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Publication History

Received 14 April 2004
Publication Date:
27 July 2004 (online)

Abstract

A flexible route for the stereoselective synthesis of trisubstituted γ-butyrolactones, namely (+)-blastomycinone and its analogs, is devised by the Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation and the regioselective ring opening reaction with dibutylcopper lithium as the key steps to introduce the requisite alkyl chain.

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IICT Communication No. 040203.

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IICT Communication No. 040203.