Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Chrysanthemic Acid
Total synthesis of Chrysanthemic Acid:
Reference:Babler, J. H.; Tortorello, A. J. J. Org. Chem. 1976, 41, 885. DOI
Reactions:Wittig-isopropyl • Claisen-Johnson • CarboxEster enolate+Epoxide • Epoxide+Enolate (intram) • Cyclopropane • Epoxidation, peracid • Alkyl-OH → Aldehyde • CarboxEster → CarboxAcid •
Reagents:Orthoacetate • Epoxide • LiNiPr2 • CrO3·Py2 (Collins) • PPh3=CMe2 • NaH • DMSO (solvent) • Perbenzoic acid, 3-chloro •