Diastereoselective Synthesis of Triterpenoid 1,2,4-Trioxolanes by Griesbaum Co-ozonolysis

J Nat Prod. 2019 Sep 27;82(9):2550-2558. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00393. Epub 2019 Sep 6.

Abstract

Diastereoselective synthesis of triterpenoid 1,2,4-trioxolanes by Griesbaum co-ozonolysis was shown for the first time. Ozonolysis of 2-methoxyoximes (syn-anti-isomers mixture) of allobetulin or methyl oleanoate with CF3-ketones resulted in asymmetrical spiro-1,2,4-trioxolanes as mixtures of diastereomers in yields up to 80-85%. The configuration of the spiro-C-2 center of individual ozonides was determined by 2D NMR spectra and X-ray crystallographic analysis. The products of ozonolysis of triterpenoid 3-methoxyoximes were mixtures of regioisomeric N-methoxylactams. Thus, the fundamental differences in the oxidation of homologous triterpenoid 2- or 3-methoxyoximes with ozone have been established. These results may afford a new stage in the development of the Griesbaum method as applied to natural compounds and biologically active peroxides.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Ozone / chemistry*
  • Spectrum Analysis / methods
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Triterpenes / chemistry*

Substances

  • 1,2,4-trioxane
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Triterpenes
  • Ozone