Synthesis of Amphikuemin and Analogs: A Synomone That Mediates Partner-Recognition between Anemonefish and Sea Anemone

Abstract
Amphikuemin (1), a compound that is responsible for partner-recognition at the first encounter between anemonefish and sea anemones, has been synthesized to fondirm its structure and to supply material for further biological studies. Synthesis of amphikuemin analogs (11-15) is also described.
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