A three-step total synthesis of goniothalesdiol A using a one-pot Sharpless epoxidation/regioselective epoxide ring-opening

Abstract Using a one-pot Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation/regioselective epoxide ring-opening as a key step, the protecting-group-free total synthesis of goniothalesdiol A was accomplished in only three steps starting from commercially available trans -cinnamaldehyde in 55.1% overall yield. In 6 previously reported total syntheses, 6–11 steps were required.