[reaction: see text] A highly stereoselective synthesis of (-)-kainic acid has been achieved in 14 steps and >7% overall yield starting from inexpensive trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline. The key steps are diastereoselective enolate alkylation and cuprate substitution reactions.
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