Enantioselective Total Synthesis of the Fungal Metabolite Blennolide D and the Enantiomers of Blennolide E and F

Org Lett. 2018 Apr 20;20(8):2186-2189. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00487. Epub 2018 Mar 28.

Abstract

An enantioselective total synthesis of blennolide D and the enantiomers of blennolide E and F is described using an enantioselective Wacker-type oxidation followed by the formation of the lactone moiety. For the introduction of the hydroxyl group in the γ-lactone, a TEMPO-mediated α-oxygenation was used which was followed by a benzylic oxidation and deprotection to give the desired compounds. In addition, an unknown diastereomer was synthesized.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't