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Synlett 2001; 2001(9): 1452-1454
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-16804
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Stereoselective Total Synthesis of (-)-α-Eudesmol, a P/Q-Type Calcium Channel Blocker

Yasunori Aoyama* , Yoshitaka Araki, Toshiro Konoike
  • *Shionogi Research Laboratories, Shionogi & Co. Ltd., Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0002, Japan; Tel. + 81-6-6458-5861; Fax + 81-6-6458-0987; E-mail: yasunori.aoyama@shionogi.co.jp
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28 August 2001 (online)

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Practical and stereoselective total synthesis of (-)-α-eudesmol 1, a P/Q-type calcium channel blocker, has been achieved with the key step being a cyclopropane ring opening accompanying introduction of a hydroxyl group. (+)-Carissone is used as a key intermediate.

α-eudesmol - natural products - total synthesis - stereoselective - ring opening