First asymmetric total synthesis of aspinolide A

The first total synthesis of aspinolide A has been achieved using ring-closing metathesis as a key step. The stereogenic centers were generated by means of hydrolytic kinetic resolution (HKR) of racemic epoxides.     

Enantioselective synthesis of decarestrictine J

An efficient total synthesis of decarestrictine J has been achieved using ring-closing metathesis and Yamaguchi esterification as key steps. The stereogenic centres were generated by means of iterative hydrolytic kinetic resolution (HKR) of racemic epoxides.     

Total synthesis of Z-isomer of phomolide B

We have achieved the synthesis of Z-isomer of phomolide B during our investigation toward the effect of protecting group on the outcome of ring-closing metathesis reaction. The other key reactions involved are cis-selective partial hydrogenation, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation, Yamaguchi esterification, and following 12 longest linear sequence with 18.5% overall yield starting from a known intermediate 20.     

A Stereoselective Total Synthesis of Decarestrictine I

A convergent and stereoselective total synthesis of decarestrictine I, a polyketide natural product, is described. Both acid and alcohol fragments were prepared from the readily available L ‐malic acid via Still? Gennari olefination and Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation. The Steglich esterification and ring‐closing metathesis (RCM) are employed to combine both acid and alcohol fragments.