The stereoselective synthesis of (+)-(4S,5S)-muricatacin has been achieved involving the palladium-catalyzed stereospecific hydroxy substitution reaction of γ,δ-epoxy α,β-unsaturated ester with B(OH)3.
Keywords: γ-Lactone, Pd-catalyzed, γ, δ-epoxy α, β-unsaturated ester, muricatacin, stereospecific, oxidation, pesticidal activities, hydrogenation, palladium