The total synthesis of paeonilide, a natural anti-PAF (platelet-activating factor) new skeleton monoterpenoid with an IC(50) value of 8 microg/mL, was achieved in 16 steps with 15% overall yield from commercially available 2-hydroxy-4-methylacetophenone. [reaction: see text]
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