Abstract
( − )-Talaumidin (1) and ( − )-galbelgin (2) have been synthesized via 4-pentenoic acid as a starting material with the overall yield of about 17.8 and 16.9%, respectively. The key steps include Evans asymmetry anti-aldol reaction, TBS protection, hydroboration, oxidation, Friedel–Crafts arylation, etc.