The first total synthesis of (S)-clavulazine from d-mannitol

The first total synthesis of the marine natural product, (S)-clavulazine has been accomplished. d-Mannitol was used as a chiral starting material. Enantioselective zinc-mediated allylation, and ring-closing metathesis are the key steps in the synthesis. Subsequent condensation followed by dehydrogenation yielded the natural product, (S)-clavulazine.