Iodine Mediated Lactonization of Terpenic 3-Hydroxy Acids

Iodine Mediated Lactonization of Terpenic 3-Hydroxy Acids Tsutomu Fujita,*b, Naoto Hanyu,a Takashi Mino,b Masami Sakamotoa a Graduate School of Science and Technology, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba, Japan 263-8522 b Department of Materials Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba, Japan 263-8522 Fax +81(43)2903386; E-mail: fuji@planet.tc.chiba-u.ac.jp Received 1 March 2001; revised 18 April 2001