Asymmetric Synthesis of Triazole Antifungal Agents Enabled by an Upgraded Strategy for the Key Epoxide Intermediate

J Org Chem. 2024 Apr 5;89(7):4971-4978. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00193. Epub 2024 Mar 20.

Abstract

A streamlined and efficient approach to the key epoxide intermediate for the asymmetric synthesis of triazole antifungal agents is presented. This synthesis highlights a P(NMe2)3-mediated nonylidic olefination of α-keto ester, ensuring the exclusive formation of the requisite (Z)-alkene, followed by a highly enantioselective Jacobsen epoxidation to establish the two vicinal stereocenters in a single step. The versatility of this strategy is exemplified through the efficient synthesis of efinaconazole and ravuconazole.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes
  • Antifungal Agents* / pharmacology
  • Epoxy Compounds*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Triazoles

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Alkenes
  • Triazoles