“…[22a, 28, 29] Indeed, enolsilane 23, derived from 5 and fragment 4, coupled to give the Felkin diastereomer 24 as the major product. Comparison of coupling constants (J 8-H,9-H = 9.8 Hz, J 9-H,10-H = 1.4 Hz) with those of structurally related compounds [27] revealed an anti configuration at C8-C9. Mild deoxygenation involving treatment with NaHMDS in CS 2 and MeI, [30] reduction of the xanthogenate with Bu 3 SnH·Et 3 B, [31] and subsequent deprotection with DDQ [32] provided primary alcohol 25 in 78 % yield over three steps.…”