Graphical Abstract: Conjugate 1,4-addition of N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) to a diene system, possessing a suitable oxygen functionality, leads to functionalized tetrahydrofuran derivatives, which can be further derivatized into different synthetic targets.
Graphical Abstract: The direct, one step conversion of ent-kaurenoic acid 3 into atisanic and beyeranic acids 1 and 2 was performed under the action of fluorosulfonic acid.
The Moldovan chemical community has recently honoured Professor Tudor LUPAŞCU on the occasion of his 60’s anniversary. Known as brilliant scientist and skilful manager, Professor LUPASCU is now the director of the Institute of Chemistry and one of the founders of the “Chemistry Journal of Moldova”, being the Managing Editor from the very beginning of its activity.