5.4.99.41 (3S)-2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene = lupeol - - 5.4.99.41 (3S)-2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene = lupeol the C17 configuration of the tetracyclic intermediate dammarenyl cation can be deduced from the angular methyl configuration of the pentacyclic or 6-6-6-6 tetracyclic product 683803 5.4.99.41 (3S)-2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene = lupeol the final proton abstraction takes place from either of the two gem-dimethyl groups in a 1:1 ratio 683580