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The stereocontrolled total synthesis of largazole was accomplished, unambiguously confirming its structure. Key steps included the use of the Nagao thiazolidinethione auxiliary for a diastereoselective acetate aldol reaction, thiazoline-thiazole formation, and macrolactamization by use of the Mukaiyama reagent.
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