ChemInform Abstract: Total Synthesis of Forskolin. Part 1.
Abstract
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ChemInform Abstract
On route to a new total synthesis of forskolin the preparation of trans-fused enone (IV) as a key intermediate is reported. The key step is the intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction of the dienyne (II) to afford the tricyclic lactone (III).