Epoxide‐Opening Cascades Triggered by a Nicholas Reaction: Total Synthesis of Teurilene

Natural inspiration: Based on the biosynthesis of squalene-derived polyethers, a total synthesis of teurilene is described. The carbocation formation in the Nicholas reaction serves to control the initiation of a polyepoxide ring-opening cascade. The three furan rings present in teurilene were obtained in excellent yield in one step. Boc=tert-butoxycarbonyl, TMS=trimethylsilyl. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.