Abstract
(Matrix presented) The asymmetric total syntheses of pseurotin A and 8-O-demethylpseurotin A have been accomplished. Key reactions are a NaH-promoted intramolecular cyclization of an alkynylamide to form a γ-lactam, an aldol reaction of a benzylidene-substituted ketone, and the late-stage introduction of the benzoyl group by a selective oxidation of a benzylidene moiety with dimethyldioxirane (DMD).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2287-2290 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Jun 26 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry