Synlett 1994; 1994(8): 625-627
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22950
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Palladium Catalyzed Polyene Cyclizations: An Approach to the Pentacyclic Carbon Framework of Halenaquinone and Xestoquinone

W. A. Cristofoli* , B. A. Keay
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
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Publication Date:
18 September 2002 (online)

A seven step synthesis of the pentacyclic framework of xestoquinone and halenaquinone is described beginning with 3-(hydroxymethyl)furan and 3-bromo-2-naphthoyl chloride utilizing, as the key step, a palladium catalyzed polyene cyclization.

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