Short total synthesis of the spiro[4.5]decane sesquiterpene (-)-gleenol

Publication Type: Journal contribution
Authors: Oesterreich, K.; Spitzner, D
Year of publication: 2002
Published in: Tetrahedron
Band/Volume: 58/21
Page (from - to): 4331-4334

Abstract

The spirocyclic sesquiterpene (-)-gleenol (I) was prepd. in five steps starting from (-)-menthone via a di-olefin. The final spiro-ring system was made using the olefin metathesis reaction. The resulting ketone was selectively reduced to the natural product.

Involved institutions

Institute of Chemistry
Bioorganic Chemistry