... Comparison of the methine hydrogen (C-6) of 4 (6 4.8, dt, J = 5, 10 Hz) with that of lactone 15 (6 4.7, d, J = 10 Hz) allows us to assign a 0 configuration to the isopropyl group as shown.I6 Inspection of ... 1316 Journal of the American Chemical Society / 101.24 / Nooember 21 ...