letter	Synlett 2001; 2001: 1482-1484 DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-16783
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A Concise Synthesis of the Natural Product Carpanone Using Solid-Supported Reagents and Scavengers
Ian R. Baxendale*, Ai-Lan Lee, Steven V. Ley
*Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK; Fax + 44(0)1223 336442; E-mail: svl1000@cam.ac.uk

Polymer-supported reagents have been applied to the synthesis of the natural product carpanone resulting in a clean and efficient synthesis without the requirement for conventional purification techniques.

natural products - cyclization - polymer-supported reagents