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The first asymmetric synthesis of optically pure (+) and (-)-Isokotani
n A is described. The key steps involve the asymmetric Ullmann couplin
g and selective demethylation. The absolute configuration of the natur
ally occurring (+)-Isokotanin A is assigned as aR. (C) 1996 Elsevier S
cience Ltd