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Total synthesis of (-)-dihydroprotolichesterenic acid via diastereoselective conjugate addition to a chiral fumarate
Hethcox, J. Caleb,Shanahan, Charles S.,Martin, Stephen F.
, p. 2074 - 2076 (2013)
A diastereoselective conjugate addition of a variety of monoorganocuprates, Li[RCuI], to chiral fumarates to provide funtionalized succinates has been developed. The utility of this reaction is demonstrated in a concise total synthesis of (-)-dihydroprotolichesterenic acid that required only four steps and proceeded in an overall 31% yield.