Burchill, L.Day, A.J.Yahiaoui, O.George, J.H.2021-06-302021-06-302021Organic Letters, 2021; 23(2):578-5821523-70601523-7052http://hdl.handle.net/2440/131025Total synthesis of the <i>Rhododendron</i> meroterpenoids rubiginosins A and G, which both contain unusual 6-6-6-4 ring systems, has been achieved using a bioinspired cascade approach. Stepwise synthesis of these natural products, and the related 6-6-5-4 meroterpenoids fastinoid B and rhodonoid B, from naturally occurring chromene precursors is also reported.en© 2020 American Chemical SocietyRhododendronTerpenesBenzopyransBiological ProductsBiomimeticsMolecular StructureJournal article100003320910.1021/acs.orglett.0c041170006431638000592-s2.0-85099079766560335George, J.H. [0000-0002-7330-2160]