A unified stereodivergent strategy for prostaglandin and isoprostanoid synthesis

J Org Chem. 2014 Mar 21;79(6):2632-9. doi: 10.1021/jo500093k. Epub 2014 Feb 27.

Abstract

Acetoxyfulvene surrended to asymmetric Diels-Alder cycloaddition, paving the way to the development of a unified strategy for the stereodivergent synthesis of both prostaglandins and isoprostanoids. In fact, the cycloadduct was subsequently converted to a common intermediate, which through two different stereoselective pathways afforded the two lactones 1 and 2, which are key building blocks in the synthesis of prostaglandins and isoprostanoids, respectively.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Prostaglandins / chemical synthesis*
  • Prostaglandins / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Lactones
  • Prostaglandins