Four-step convergent synthesis of trans-fused tetracyclic oxane starting fr
om monocyclic ethereal acetylene and triflate segments was achieved, which
involved the following sequence: (i) connection of two monocyclic segments;
(ii) oxidative formation of alpha-diketone; (iii) construction of trans-fu
sed tetracyclic diacetal; and (iv) reductive etherification of the diacetal
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