Total synthesis of the beta-catenin inhibitor, (-)-agelastatin A: a second-generation approach based on radical aminobromination

Org Lett. 2009 Aug 6;11(15):3402-5. doi: 10.1021/ol9012684.

Abstract

The second-generation approach to (-)-agelastatin A has been established. The present strategy features the FeBr(2)-mediated radical cyclization of 2-cyclopentenyloxycarbonyl azide that allows for the stereoselective installation of a cis-vicinal aminobromo functionality suitable for producing the BCD-ring system of agelastatin A. The aminobromination method streamlines access to oxazolidinone, a key intermediate in the previously reported synthesis, thereby culminating in the new total synthesis of (-)-agelastatin A.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / chemical synthesis*
  • Alkaloids / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Iron Compounds / chemistry
  • Oxazolidinones / chemical synthesis*
  • Oxazolidinones / chemistry
  • beta Catenin / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Iron Compounds
  • Oxazolidinones
  • agelastatin A
  • beta Catenin