Asymmetric dihydroxylation and one-pot epoxidation routes to (+)- and (−)-posticlure: a novel trans-epoxide as a sex pheromone component of Orgyia postica (Walker)

A highly enantioselective synthesis of (+)- and (−)-posticlure has been achieved. The synthesis features the Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation and one-pot epoxidation as the key steps.