The dehydro Diels-Alder (DDA) reaction based approach to isofuranonaphthalenone, nodulones A-C and xestolactone A

An efficient and convenient synthesis of advanced (highly functionalized) tricyclic frame works present in the isofuranonaphthalenone, nodulones A-C and xestolactone A natural products has been achieved. The dehydro Diels-Alder reaction was employed as the key step for the construction of tricyclic systems.

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