Abstract
This communication describes a highly efficient intermolecular polyene cyclization method using steroidal acetals as the initiators to synthesize tetracyclic terpenoids; both good yields and good asymmetric induction were obtained.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acetals / chemistry*
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Crystallography, X-Ray
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Cyclization
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
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Stereoisomerism
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Steroids / chemistry*
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Terpenes / chemical synthesis*
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Terpenes / chemistry
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Tin Compounds / chemistry*
Substances
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Acetals
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Steroids
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Terpenes
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Tin Compounds
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stannic chloride