An efficient total synthesis of pederin is known. Beginning with (+)-benzoylselenopederic acid, Zn(BH4)2 reduction is applied, introducing stereoselective reduction of the acyclic ketone.
A total synthesis of pederin is known, starting from (+)-benzoylselenopederic acid. The reduction of the ketone using Zn(BH4)2 introduces stereoselectivity in a non-cyclic structure.