PAK-TSUN HO and SrMMlE WONG. Can. J. Chem. 63, 2221 (1985). Marine antibiotic (-)-malyngolide has been stereospecifically synthesized in about 25% overall yield from 2,3-0-isopropyl- idene-D-apiose, easily prepared from D-mannose. ... PAK-TSUN HO et SIMMIE WONG.