Concise synthesis of the tricyclic core of lycoposerramine S.
The tricyclic core of lycoposerramine S has been synthesised in 10 steps from a symmetrical cyclohexadiene precursor by way of a desymmetrising free-radical cyclisation and iodocyclisation.
Elliott
Mark C
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School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main College Building, Park Place, Cardiff, UK. elliottmc@cardiff.ac.uk
El Sayed
Nahed N E
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Paine
James S
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