Biomimetic syntheses of (-)-gochnatiolides A-C and (-)-ainsliadimer B

J Am Chem Soc. 2012 Aug 1;134(30):12414-7. doi: 10.1021/ja305464s. Epub 2012 Jul 18.

Abstract

We report the first biomimetic syntheses of (-)-gochnatiolides A-C and (-)-ainsliadimer B based on our proposed biogenetic pathway. Our synthesis features one-pot cascade transformations including Saegusa oxidation, intermolecular Diels-Alder cycloaddition, and radical-mediated allylic oxidation, which allow for the rapid generation of (-)-gochnatiolides A-C in a collective manner. We also disclose an unprecedented "copper effect" on the stereochemical outcome of the radical-mediated allylic oxidation. Our synthetic endeavors led to the structural reassignment of (-)-gochnatiolide B. Ultimately, a biomimetic transformation from gochnatiolide B to ainsliadimer B was achieved through a remarkable direct enone hydration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Asteraceae / chemistry*
  • Biological Products / chemical synthesis*
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Biomimetics / methods*
  • Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic / methods*
  • Click Chemistry / methods
  • Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques / methods
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Cycloaddition Reaction / methods
  • Dimerization
  • Models, Molecular
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Sesquiterpenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Sesquiterpenes / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Sesquiterpenes