Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5224288 Tetrahedron 2008 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

A stereoselective total synthesis of the tricyclic sesquiterpene (−)-seychellene, starting from (R)-carvone via (R)-3-methylcarvone has been accomplished, employing a combination of intermolecular Michael addition-intramolecular Michael addition sequence, a stereoselective hydrogenation, and an intramolecular alkylation reaction.

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