Synlett 2010(2): 247-249  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218572
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A Stereocontrolled Synthesis of (±)-Ptilocaulin via a Rh(I)-Catalyzed Intramolecular [4+2] Cycloaddition

Kaisheng Shen, Tom Livinghouse*
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 103 CBB, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
Fax: +1(406)9945407; e-Mail: livinghouse@chemistry.montana.edu;
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Publication History

Received 9 September 2009
Publication Date:
17 December 2009 (online)

Abstract

A stereospecific Rh(I)-catalyzed intramolecular [4+2] cycloaddition has been used to elaborate the essential carbocyclic core of (±)-ptilocaulin.