Synlett 2005(4): 685-692  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-863705
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Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons Reactions as a Facile Entry to Biogenetic Key Substructures

Johann Mulzer*, Andreas Sieg, Christoph Brücher, Dieter Müller, Harry J. Martin
Institut für Organische Chemie, Währingerstrasse 38, 1090 Wien, Austria
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Publication History

Received 30 November 2004
Publication Date:
22 February 2005 (online)

Abstract

One-pot Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reactions are used to synthesize α,β-enones with two configurationally independent stereogenic centers. These intermediates are used for the construction of polyketide and monosaccaride fragments. In particular, novel approaches to the branched pentoses mycarose and arcanose are described