(+)-Methyl 5-(3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-8-dimethylcarbamyl-4,6-dithiaoctanoate → (+)-Methyl 5-(3-formylphenyl)-8-dimethylcarbamyl-4,6-dithiaoctanoate

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To a solution of (-)-methyl 5-(3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-8-dimethylcarbamyl-4,6-dithiaoctanoate (step 6) (679 mg) in ethyl acetate (30 mL) was added activated manganese oxide (1.3 g). The suspension was stirred overnight at room temperature. The suspension was filtered on a pad of silica gel and washed with EtOAc. The solvent was evaporated, affording the title compound.

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