title: Synthesis of (3R,5R)-harzialactone A and its (3R,5S)-isomer.
abstract: The total synthesis of (3R,5R)-harzialactone A (1) and its (3R,5S)-isomer (2) is described. Epoxide opening with thioacetal and diastereoselective reductions are used as key reactions.
authors.affiliation: Organic Division I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500 007, India. gowravaramsr@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Gowravaram
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sabitha
authors.forename: Rangavajjula
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Srinivas
authors.forename: Sukant K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Jhillu S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Yadav