Dushant Anandrao Khobragade

An efficient synthesis of (±)-β-herbertenol by a 1,3-cyclopentadione annelation strategy

Abstract A simple and efficient synthesis of sesquiterpene (±)-β-herebertenol is described. The formation of cyclopentadione onto the aromatic moiety is the key feature of this protocol.

Practical Synthesis of (±)‐Venlafaxine

Abstract A practical total synthesis of antidepressant (±)‐venlafaxine is disclosed.

Convenient Formal Synthesis of (±)‐Paroxetine

Abstract A formal total synthesis of antidepressant (±)‐paroxetine employing a solvent‐free Heck reaction is disclosed.