The repetitive use of Cp2ZrBu2 (Negishi reagent) was applied in the synthesis of three 3- methoxyestra-1, 3, 5 (10)-trienone isomers within four steps from the advanced intermediate 11. The overall synthesis is based on three zirconium-mediated reactions:(a) oxidative addition of a benzyl ether,(b) cyclization of an allyl-ene compound, and (c) cyclocarbonylation of a diene. The presented synthesis demonstrates that complex ...