title: Synthesis of the pentacyclic core of lihouidine.
abstract: The pentacyclic base of the sponge-derived alkaloid lihouidine has been assembled from two quinoline fragments. The key step is a nitration-promoted cyclization to form the C-C bond between the two quinoline units.
authors.affiliation: Chemistry Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 USA.
authors.forename: Ken S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: Adiel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coca