Course id: 80333

Biosynthesis of Endiandric Acid B

In this learning unit, the mechanism of the biosynthesis of endiandric acid B is explained in detail. The entire mechanism is illustrated by interactive three-dimensional molecular model animations (on the basis of the Chime plugin).

Learning objectives

  • Biosynthesis of endiandric acid B as example of electrocyclic ring closures.

Rating

Learning Time: 30 min

Difficulty: high

Keywords

electrocyclic reaction, Diels-Alder reaction, conrotatory, disrotatory, 17-phenyl-heptadecane-2E,5E,7Z,9Z,11E,14E,16E-heptaenoic acid, 3D animation, endiandric acid B, endiandric acid F, Woodward-Hoffmann rules, exo selectivity, exo/endo selectivity, endo selectivity, stereoselectivity, regioselectivity, HOMO, LUMO, cisoid, transoid, endiandric acid A, endiandric acid C, pericyclic reaction, facial selectivity, suprafacial

Authors

Dr. Carsten Biele, Prof. Dr. Gregor Fels

Translators: Dr. Carsten Biele

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