Synthesis of (±)-gonyauline, an endogenous substance shortening the period of circadian rhythm in the unicellular alga Gonyaulax polyedra
Abstract
The synthesis of (±)-gonyauline 1, cis-dimethylsulphoniocyclopropanecarboxylate, affecting the period of the circadian clock of the unicellular alga Gonyaulax polyedra is reported.