Total synthesis of α-Curcumene:
| Reference: | Krapcho, A. P.; Jahngen, Jr. J. Org. Chem. 1974, 39, 1322. DOI |
| Reactions: | Decarboxylation β-lactone • Lactone-4 • CarboxAcid enolate+Aldehyde • |
| Reagents: | LiNiPr2 • Sulfonyl chloride, benzene • Pyridine • |
Total synthesis of α-Curcumene: