The first total synthesis of the cytotoxic oxylipin Topsentolide B 3 has been accomplished in 15 steps with an overall yield of 24 %. Starting with readily available cis-butene diol as a synthon, the synthesis involved Marouka allylation and Sharpless hydroxylation for the construction of three asymmetric centers. The nine-membered lactone ring was built
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