Synthesis and Bioactivity of Ophiofuranones A and B

J Org Chem. 2022 May 6;87(9):6520-6523. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00521. Epub 2022 Apr 26.

Abstract

Ophiofuranones A and B, metabolites of the fungus Ophiosphaerella korrae, were synthesized in 16 steps and 12%/22% yield. The stereogenic centers were established by Sharpless dihydroxylations and epoxidation, the 1,3-dienes via Wittig or HWE olefinations. The rings were closed through Knoevenagel-type condensation and lactonization. The ophiofuranones proved nontoxic at relevant concentrations against tumor cells, fibroblasts, and various bacteria and fungi. Ophiofuranone A and the monocyclic precursors 4 were weakly active against microbial biofilms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Polyenes*

Substances

  • Polyenes