G. Kraus, P. J. Thomas
Feb 1, 1986
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Journal of Organic Chemistry
Abstract
The synthesis of trichodiene via the Ireland modification of the Claisen rearrangement is described. The enol ether resulting from the rearrangement functions as a protecting group during two reduction steps. The enol ether diastereomers can be conveniently separated by flash chromatography.