Progress toward the De Novo Asymmetric Synthesis of Euphanes

Org Lett. 2022 May 27;24(20):3686-3690. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c01299. Epub 2022 May 18.

Abstract

Progress toward an asymmetric synthesis of euphanes is described. A C14-desmethyl euphane system possessing five differentially substituted and electronically distinct alkenes has been prepared. The route employed is based on sequential metallacycle-mediated annulative cross-coupling, double asymmetric Brønsted acid mediated intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkylation, and an oxidative rearrangement to establish the requisite C10 quaternary center. These studies have also led to the discovery of a novel euphane-based modulator of the Liver X Receptor.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Acids*
  • Alkenes*
  • Alkylation
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Acids
  • Alkenes