An enantiodivergent protocol from R-(−)-carvone: synthesis of dihydroagarofuran sesquiterpenoid 1-deacetoxy-ent-orbiculin A. Issue 10 (11th March 2015) - Kumaran, R. Senthil
Abstract: A strategy for achieving enantiodivergency from R -(−)-carvone in the context of synthesis of eudesmanes and dihydroagarofurans is disclosed, which involves, among other things, sequential setting of the C10 quaternary centre and recreation of the desired C7 isopropyl stereochemistry to enter the antipodal series. A synthesis of 1-deacetoxy- ent -orbiculin has been achieved as a demonstration of the effectiveness and applicability of this approach. Graphical abstract: