title: Synthesis of (+/-)-ariensin.
abstract: Ariensin, a lignan occurring in the exudate of the bark of BURSERA ARIENSIS has been synthesized by a short stereospecific pathway. Dihydrocubebin which occurs in CLEISTANTHUS COLLINUS and PIPER GUINEENSE was also obtained as an intermediate in the reaction sequence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254, U.S.A.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stevenson