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A three-step sequence for the construction of the C-aromatic taxane nu
cleus from easily available A-ring unit 2 and C-aromatic unit 3 is rep
orted; SnCl4 promoted reaction of 4, presumably via the diastereoselec
tive oxonium ene cyclisation reaction of 6a formed in situ, delivers c
yclic ether 5a which on treatment with (BuLi)-Li-n provides C-aromatic
taxane skeleton 8.