4.2.3.97 | (2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate = (-)-delta-cadinene + diphosphate |
cyclization mechanism involves an intermediate nerolidyl diphosphate leading to a helminthogermacradienyl cation. Following a 1,3-hydride shift of the original H-1si of FPP, cyclization and deprotonation will give (-)-delta-cadinene |
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