Synlett 1993; 1993(5): 367-368
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22460
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The First Catalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of (R)-(+) Lasiodiplodin

Graham B. Jones* , Robert S. Huber
  • *Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634-1905, USA
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

The first catalytic enantioselective route to (R)-(+) Lasiodiplodin is described. Introduction of the asymmetric center was accomplished by the enantioselective addition of dimethyl zinc to an aldehyde, mediated by a tricarbonyl (η6 arene) chromium(0) catalyst.

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