The first total syntheses of two (±)-laingolide A diastereomers were achieved in 11
and 12 steps, respectively. The key steps include a tandem cross-dimerization/oxonia-Cope
reaction and an intramolecular dehydrative cyclization for the formation of either
the trans- or cis-enamide moieties.
Key words
natural products - total synthesis - macrocycles - ring expansion - oxonia-Cope reactions