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The stereoselective synthesis of the BCDE-ring system of maitotoxin has been accomplished through a two-directional strategy for the construction of polycyclic ether. The key reactions involve SmI 2-induced double cyclization of a beta-alkoxyacrylate and a double dihydroxylation for construction of the B- and E-rings.
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