Abstract
[Chemical equation presented] Total synthesis of (-)-exiguolide, the natural enantiomer, has been accomplished for the first time. The bis(tetrahydropyran) subunit was efficiently synthesized via consecutive olefin cross-metathesis/intramolecular oxa-conjugate addition/reductive etherification. Construction of the 20-membered macrocycle was achieved by Yamaguchi macrolactonizatlon. Stereoselective introduction of the (E,Z,E)-triene side chain via Suzuki-Miyaura coupling completed the total synthesis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 584-587 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Feb 5 |