Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Bilobanone
Total synthesis of Bilobanone:
Reference:Buchi, G.; Wuest, H. J. Org. Chem. 1969, 34, 857-860. DOI
Reactions:Allylic oxidation → Enal • CompOx-Alkene/Enone+SeO2 • Mg-Alkynyl+Aldehyde • CompE+-Aldehyde/Ketone+M-R • Allyl-OR isomerization • Alkyne Oxymercuration • Furan synthesis •
Reagents:SeO2 • Alkynyl-MgX • H2SO4 • HgSO4