the total synthesis of Impracticatechol. The highly complicated structure features a dozen stereocenters and a raft of functional groups including a pentavalent carbon.
Author Archives: Günther Schlonk
The Smythe Reagent: ~1.6 M LiOH in Hexane
We describe a range of applications for the Smythe reagent, such as the O-lithiation of carboxylic acids, hydrolysis of ethyl esters and chlorophosphines, racemisation of alpha-stereocenters and poly-Claisen condensations.
Opinion: Why settle for T. Rex when you could have B. Rex?
The evidence is clear, the Balaeniceps Rex (aka the Shoebill) is a much better Rex
Methyl Ethyl Butyl Futyl
This review highlights some examples in the history and applications of the futyl group
Novel Magnesium Based Chlorin for Efficient Catalytic Reduction of CO2
Chlorin A is discovered from Hazel Plants green hipster drink and was therefore boiled into sugary carbon
A Partial Total Synthesis of Impracticatechol
An elegant procedure for the progression towards the total synthesis of Impracticatechol.
An Informal Synthesis of an En-yn-en-yn-ol
An inefficient, laborious and time consuming synthetic method for the preparation of an en-yn-en-yn-ol is reported