A biomimetic total synthesis of allomicrophyllone: protective Diels–Alder reaction as a stratagem

A biomimetic total synthesis of bioactive tetracyclic natural product allomicrophyllone has been achieved in which a protective Diels–Alder reaction employing a disposable sacrificial 1,3-diene directs the regioselectivity of the subsequent Diels–Alder reaction.

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