Abstract
(Matrix presented) An enantioselective total synthesis of aspidophytine is described. The indole fragment bearing a cis-alkene substituent was efficiently prepared through radical cyclization of a 2-alkenylphenylisocyanide followed by Sonogashira coupling of the generated 2-iodoindole derivative with a functionalized acetylene unit. After formation of the 11-membered cyclic amine, the aspidosperma skeleton and lactone ring were constructed to complete the total synthesis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1891-1893 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 11 |
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Publication status | Published - 2003 May 29 |