Stereospecific enzymic cyclization of a synthetic 2,3-oxidosqualene analogue bearing an 18Z carbon-carbon double bond

M. Hérin, P. Sandra, A. Krief

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    Abstract

    This report discloses the first successful cyclization of a squalene analogue bearing a Δ Z instead of E CC bond which leads to a lanosterol analogue possessing the unnatural 20S stereochemistry. The hypotheses of sterol biosynthesis are discussed in the light of these findings.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3103-3106
    Number of pages4
    JournalTetrahedron Letters
    Volume20
    Issue number33
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1979

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