Enantioselective total synthesis of (−)-ericanone

The first total synthesis of (−)-ericanone was achieved in 10 steps with a 16% overall yield from p-hydroxybenzaldehyde. Notable features of this stereocontrolled approach include a Keck allylation to install the stereocenter at C3 and a 1,5-anti aldol reaction to install the hydroxyl group at C7.