The total stereoselective synthesis of (Z)??rubrenoic I (1a), (Z)??nor??rubrenoic I (17a), (E)??rubrenoic III (3b), and nor??(E)??rubrenoic III (30b) acids was achieved using Suzuki and Stille cross??coupling reactions from readily available starting materials. ... The total stereoselective synthesis of (Z)??rubrenoic I (1a), (Z)??nor??rubrenoic I (17a), (E)??rubrenoic III (3b), and nor??(E)??rubrenoic III (30b) acids was achieved using Suzuki and Stille cross??coupling reactions from readily ...