The stereoselective total synthesis of strongylodiol H and I has been accomplished. The synthetic procedure comprised the stereoselective reduction of a ketone functionality in an ene–yne–one employing CBS as a catalyst and a Cadiot–Chodkiewicz coupling reaction as the key reaction steps. A common aldehyde intermediate has been used for the synthesis of both strongylodiols.
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