Development of a scalable synthesis of a common eastern tricyclic lactone for construction of the nodulisporic acids

Amos B. Smith, László Kürti, Akin H. Davulcu, Young Shin Cho

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Abstract

A scalable, second-generation synthesis of the densely functionalized eastern tricyclic lactone (+)-6, a common intermediate, for construction of the nodulisporic acids has been achieved. Modifications to the first-generation route now permit access to (+)-6 in 17 steps with an overall 16.5% yield. Key carbon-carbon bond constructions include a Kirk-Petrow (phenylthio)methylation, a Sc(OTf)3 catalyzed hydroxymethylation, a Stille carbonylation, and a Koga three-component, conjugate addition- alkylation sequence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)19-24
Number of pages6
JournalOrganic Process Research and Development
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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