title: Synthesis of cribrostatin 6.
abstract: The synthesis of cribrostatin 6 (1) is described. A regioselective bromination, a biaryl coupling, and an intramolecular cyclization are the key steps in the synthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Eugene F. Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467, USA.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Markey
authors.forename: T Ross
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Kelly