Total Synthesis of Dragocins A−C through Electrochemical Cyclization

An organic chemistry minilecture on the 'Total Synthesis of Dragocins A−C through Electrochemical Cyclization' by Brendyn P. Smith, Nathanyal J. Truax, Alexandros S. Pollatos, Michael Meanwell, Pranali Bedekar, Alberto F. Garrido-Castro, Phil S. Baran* It features an Electrochemical Oxidative Cyclization, an Barton-McCombie Chlorination and a divergent Moc carbamate reduction.
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