Samarium(II)-Mediated 4-exo-trig Cyclization. A Stereocontrolled Approach to the Core of Pestalotiopsin A

Derek Johnston, Nicolas Francon, David J. Edmonds, David J. Procter

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    Abstract

    (Formula Presented) Pestalotiopsin A is a structurally unique caryophyllene-type sesquiterpene which has shown immunosuppressive activity and cytotoxicity in preliminary assays. A stereocontrolled approach to the functionalized 2-oxabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane core of pestalotiopsin A is described. The approach includes a samarium(II)-mediated 4-exo-trig cyclization and a trans-lactonization process triggered by the addition of alkylytterbium reagents to a cyclobutanone intermediate. † Socrates-Erasmus exchange student from the University of Marseille.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)2001-2004
    Number of pages3
    JournalOrganic Letters
    Volume3
    Issue number13
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Jun 2001

    Keywords

    • Crystal structure; Molecular structure (of oxabicycloheptane deriv.); Cyclization (stereocontrolled prepn. of pestalotiopsin A oxabicycloheptane core via samarium(II)-mediated 4-exo-trig cyclization)

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