The use of π-allyltricarbonyliron lactone complexes in the synthesis of the resorcylic macrolides α- and β-zearalenol
Abstract
A highly stereoselective synthesis of α- and β-zearalenol 1 and 2 is accomplished utilising π-allyltricarbonyliron lactone complexes 5 and 6 to establish the 1,5-stereochemical relationship of oxygen functionalities present in the natural products.