Asymmetric Total Syntheses of ent-Stachybotrin C and Its Congener

Org Lett. 2024 Apr 19;26(15):2918-2922. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00380. Epub 2024 Apr 1.

Abstract

The asymmetric total syntheses of ent-stachybotrin C and its congener have been accomplished through a convergent approach in the longest linear sequence of 12 steps from commercially available materials, respectively. Noteworthy transformation of the synthesis involved a cascade Knoevenagel condensation/Hantzsch ester reduction/epoxide ring-opening/transetherification to construct the core pyran ring with two adjacent stereocenters.