Strongylophorine-2 is a meroditerpenoid isolated from marine sponge, Strongylophora durissima.
This compound is an inhibitor for HIF-1 transcriptional pathway.
Oxidative C–H functionalization at the C24 methyl group proceeded smoothly.
Construction of the C4 quaternary carbon stereogenic center was accomplished.
The characteristic lactone bridge was constructed in a stepwise manner.