METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS OF CHIRAL INTERMEDIATES OF CAROTENOIDS, CAROTENOID ANALOGS, AND CAROTENOID DERIVATIVES

摘要

A method used for synthesizing intermediates for use in the synthesis of carotenoids and carotenoid analogs, and/or carotenoid derivatives. In some embodiments, the invention includes methods for synthesizing optically active intermediates useful for the synthesis of optically active carotenoids.