Abstract
A convergent stereoselective total synthesis of decarestrictine I (1) and botryolide B (1a) invoking a common synthetic strategy is reported. The key steps are: ring-closing metathesis of epoxy dienoic esters obtained through the Yamaguchi esterification of their respective intermediates to furnish the respective Z-macrocycles (2 and 2a) which were further extrapolated to their respective targets.

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