Versatile solid-phase synthesis of chromenes resembling classical cannabinoids

ACS Comb Sci. 2011 Sep 12;13(5):554-61. doi: 10.1021/co200107s. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Abstract

A novel solid-phase approach toward classical cannabinoids is described. The desired tricyclic natural product analogues are assembled in only four atom economic steps: domino oxa-Michael-aldol condensation, Wittig reaction/enol-ether formation, Diels-Alder cycloaddition and cleavage. The synthesis is designed to allow combinatorial chemistry at several stages of the sequence. The variation of commercially available reagents at three of the reactions (enals/enones, Wittig salts, and dienophiles) allows the introduction of various diversity points. As proof of concept, a small library of 20 members has been synthesized with overall yields ranging from 10% to 60%.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzopyrans / chemistry*
  • Cannabinoids / chemical synthesis*
  • Cannabinoids / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Solid-Phase Synthesis Techniques / methods*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Benzopyrans
  • Cannabinoids