1. Scheme 5. Direct lactonization via C–H activation.
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2. Scheme 4. Borylation and silylation via C–H activation.
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3. Scheme 3. Synthesis of tetrodotoxin via carbene and nitrene insertion.
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4. Scheme 2. Modification of artemisini via Fe-catalyzed direct oxidation.
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5. Scheme 1. Synthesis of dihydroconessine via HLF reaction.
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