An enantiospecific synthesis of a monocyclic core of the antifungal so
rdarins and sordaricins has been achieved. This synthesis is based on
the conversion of (+)-3,9-dibramocamphor into a 1,1,2,2,5-pentasubstit
uted cyclopentane bearing all the key functionalities present in these
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