title: A [3 + 3] annelation approach to (+)-rhopaloic acid B.
abstract: A general and enantiospecific [3 + 3] reaction toward functionalized pyrans is reported that has been employed in the first enantioselective synthesis of (+)-rhopaloic acid B.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, Brook Hill, Sheffield S3 7HF, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Julien C R
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Brioche
authors.forename: Katharine M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Goodenough
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Whatrup
authors.forename: Joseph P A
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Harrity
mesh_terms: D000143:Acids / Q000737:chemistry*; D004852:Epoxy Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D011714:Pyrans / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000143:Acids; D004852:Epoxy Compounds; D011714:Pyrans; C523744:rhopaloic acid B