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Total synthesis of Epi-Epoxydon:
Reference: Genski, T.; Taylor, R. J. K. Tetrahedron Lett. 2002, 43, 3573. DOI
Keywords: O-SiEt3 -> O-H • Morita-Bayliss-Hillman • Epoxidation, nucleophilic Enone • Diels-Alder, Quinone • O-H -> O-SiEt3 • Retro-Diels-Alder, cyclopentadiene •
Reagents: Hydroperoxide, tbutyl • BH4-Bu4N+ • Formaldehyde • AlEt3 • HF·Py • Cyclopentadiene • Quinone • Epoxide • SiEt3-Cl •

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