D. Barton, D. Donnelly, J. Finet
1990
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract The synthesis of isorobustin 1 in four steps from 5-methoxyresorcinol proceeds in an overall yield of 34%. The key step involves the arylation of a 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one 6 by 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyllead triacetate 9 in a chemoselective and regioselective manner.