First Total Synthesis of (±)-Verrucosapyrone A

Abstract

The first total synthesis of (±)-verrucosapyrone A has been achieved in 17% overall yield in five steps.

total synthesis - natural products - heterocycles - Darzens condensation - dichloroacetate

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