Download full text in PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... The furanoid fatty acid F 5 has been synthesized using a mercury(II) catalyzed isomerization of 2-(1,2-oxiranylcyclododecyl)-3-nonyn-2-ol. ... A total synthesis of F 5 from cycloundecanone is described. ... Alcohol 4 (4:1 syn:anti mixture) (100 mg, 3.13 mmol) in propanone (30 ...