Efficient, highly enantioselective synthesis of selina-1,3, 7(11)-trien-8-one, a major component of the essential oil of Eugenia uniflora.
The first synthesis of selina-1,3,7(11)-trien-8-one (1), a major constituent of the essential oil from the leaves of Eugenia uniflora, has been accomplished, with excellent stereo- and regiocontrol, in eight steps and in 12% overall yield from the known octalone derivative 2a.
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Université Joseph Fourier de Grenoble Chimie Recherche (LEDSS), 38041 Grenoble Cedex, France.
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D015394:Molecular Structure; D009281:Naphthalenes / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000737:chemistry*; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D014197:Trees / Q000737:chemistry*
D009281:Naphthalenes; D009822:Oils, Volatile; C417932:selina-1,3,7(11)-trien-8-one