Lactone-directed intramolecular Diels-Alder cyclization: synthesis of trans-dihydroconfertifolin

Authors :: Taber, Douglass F.
Nakajima, Katsumasa
Xu, Ming
Rheingold, Arnold L.
Source :: Journal of Organic Chemistry. June 28, 2002, Vol. 67 Issue 13, p4501, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Research has been conducted on the terpenoid lactones isolated from a marine sponge. The results of the Diels-Alder cyclization reaction which has produced tricyclic lactones are reported.

Subjects :: Chemistry, Organic -- Research
Ring formation (Chemistry) -- Physiological aspects
Diels-Alder reaction -- Analysis
Lactones -- Physiological aspects
Cyclic compounds -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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