The chiral synthesis of the fully functionalized CD ring unit of paclitaxel 3 is described; the three component coupling reaction of a cyclohexenone derived from D-glucal by way of Ferrier's carbocyclization with vinyl cuprate and formaldehyde effectively constructed the carbon framework of 3.

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