Abstract
The first total synthesis of mycestericin A (1) starting from tartrates is described. The Overman rearrangement of an allylic trichloroacetimidate generated a tetra-substituted carbon with nitrogen, and subsequent stereoselective transformations afforded the highly functionalized vinyl iodide. The cross-coupling of the vinyl iodide with a chiral organozinc species under Negishi conditions, followed by deprotection, completed the total synthesis of 1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1943-1947 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Mar 17 |
Keywords
- Immunosuppressant
- Mycestericin A
- Negishi coupling
- Overman rearrangement
- Total synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry