Enantioselective Total Synthesis of the Fungal Metabolite Blennolide D and the Enantiomers of Blennolide E and F.

An enantioselective total synthesis of blennolide D and the enantiomers of blennolide E and F is described using an enantioselective Wacker-type oxidation followed by the formation of the lactone moiety. For the introduction of the hydroxyl group in the γ-lactone, a TEMPO-mediated α-oxygenation was used which was followed by a benzylic oxidation and deprotection to give the desired compounds. In addition, an unknown diastereomer was synthesized.