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Synlett 2000; 2000(3): 363-364
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6544
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An Efficient Synthesis of Racemic Hibiscone C

George A. Kraus* , Zhiwen Wan
  • *Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; E-mail: gakraus@iastate.edu
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Hibiscone C has been synthesized in seven steps from commercially available 5-isopropyl cyclohexane-1,3-dione. A key step is the Swern oxidation of a triol directly to an acyl furan.

furan - synthesis - oxidation