Synthesis 2007(7): 1070-1076  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965970
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Stereoselective Synthesis of the Macrocyclic Core of (-)-Salicylihalamides A and B

J. S. Yadav*, P. Sundar Ram Reddy
Division of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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Publication History

Received 7 September 2006
Publication Date:
28 February 2007 (online)

Abstract

Stereoselective synthesis of the macrocyclic core of salicylihalamides A and B is described. The synthetic strategy features stereoselective iodolactonization, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation, Mitsunobu esterification, and ring-closing metathesis.