Application of the Solid-Supported Glaser-Hay Reaction to Natural Product Synthesis

J Org Chem. 2016 Dec 16;81(24):12520-12524. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b02407. Epub 2016 Dec 7.

Abstract

The Glaser-Hay coupling of terminal alkynes is a useful synthetic reaction for the preparation of polyynes; however, chemoselectivity issues have precluded its widespread utilization. Conducting the reaction on a solid-support provides a mechanism to alleviate the chemoselectivity issues and provide products in high purities and yields. Moreover, the polyyne core is a key component to several natural products. Herein, we describe the application of a solid-supported Glaser-Hay reaction in the preparation of several natural products. These compounds were then screened for antibacterial activity, illustrating the utility of the methodology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Biological Products / chemical synthesis*
  • Carbon-13 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Catalysis
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Biological Products