Efficient total synthesis of racemic and optically active cyclobut-A and simple analogues

Abstract
Rapid synthesis of the potent antiviral agent, cyclobut-A, 1a, from the inexpensive starting materials maleic anhydride and acetylene, in both racemic and optically active forms, is described; the route also allows for the preparation of several hydroxylated and keto analogues in good overall yield.

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