Total Synthesis of Auripyrones A and B and Determination of the Absolute Configuration of Auripyrone B

Abstract

The winner takes it al-dol: The total synthesis of auripyrones A and B was achieved using a diastereoselective aldol-type reaction with 2,6-diethyl-3,5-dimethyl-4-pyrone as a key step. The stereostructure and absolute configuration of auripyrone B has also been determined. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.