The first synthesis of the title compound is described.The synthesis features an acetal-vinylsilanecyclizationto stereoselectively form the
cis-2,7-disubstituted oxepenering and introduce
4 unsaturation. Starting with(2
R,3
S)-2,3-epoxypentan-1-ol (
16), mixed acetal
10 isformed in five steps and 72% overall yield. Treatment of
10 withexcess BCl
3 in CH
2Cl
2 at -78
0
C promotes cyclization to afford
4-oxepene
39 in 90% yield after deprotectionof the silyl ether. Elaboration of the (
E)-enynefunctionality of the six-carbon side chain completes the synthesisof(+)-isolaurepinnacin.