A synthesis of (+)-salvadione-A

Org Lett. 2003 Oct 16;5(21):3847-50. doi: 10.1021/ol035380i.

Abstract

[reaction: see text] The p-benzoquinone shown is converted to the novel hexacyclic triterpene salvadione-A in four steps.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Benzoquinones / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Salvia / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Triterpenes / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Benzoquinones
  • Polycyclic Compounds
  • Triterpenes
  • salvadione-A
  • quinone