Masao Nakazaki

Structure of torilin

Abstract The structure of torilin (1), C22H32O5, isolated from the seeds of Torilis japonica DC, has been established as a sesquiterpene ester of the guaiane series.

Syntheses of optically active multi-layered [2,2]paracyclophanes with known absolute configurations

The syntheses of optically active forms of triple and quadruple-layered [2,2]paracyclophanes are reported.

Syntheses of optically active [8][10]paracyclophane and doubly bridged [2,2]paracyclophane

The syntheses of the optically active forms of the [8][10]paracyclophane (1b) and the double bridged [2,2]paracyclophane (2b) are reported.