Biomimetic synthesis of hyperolactones

J Org Chem. 2011 May 20;76(10):4075-81. doi: 10.1021/jo102511x. Epub 2011 Apr 1.

Abstract

Through a biomimetic pathway, hyperolactone D, 4-hydroxyhyperolactone D, and hyperolactone C were synthesized from methyl acetoacetate via Weiler's dianion method, asymmetric allylic alkylation, biomimetic lactonization, oxidation, and cyclization. The stereochemistry of the quaternary carbon was controlled efficiently by Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation. This strategy was also used for the synthesis of hyperolactone B.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomimetics / methods*
  • Furans / chemical synthesis*
  • Furans / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Furans
  • hyperolactone C