Bio-inspired polyene cyclization: Synthesis of tetracyclic terpenoids promoted by steroidal acetal-SnCl4

Yu Jun Zhao, Teck Peng Loh*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This communication describes a highly efficient intermolecular polyene cyclization method using steroidal acetals as the initiators to synthesize tetracyclic terpenoids; both good yields and good asymmetric induction were obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1434-1436
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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