Synthesis of Neocaesalpin A, AA, and Nominal Neocaesalpin K


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2023-11-27

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The first total synthesis of heavily oxidized cassane-type diterpenoid neocaesalpin A (1) is disclosed. At the heart of the synthesis lies an intermolecular Diels–Alder reaction that rapidly assembles the target framework from commercial materials. A carefully orchestrated sequence of oxidations secured the desired oxygenation pattern. Late-stage release of the characteristic butenolide occurred through a novel mercury(II)-mediated furan oxidation. Successful extension of the route allowed preparation of neocaesalpin AA (2) as well as nominal neocaesalpin K (3) and suggested structural revision of neocaesalpin K, leading to the hypothesis that the two are likely the same natural product with correct assignment as 2.

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62 (48)

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Wiley-VCH

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Cycloaddition; Natural Products; Structure Elucidation; Total Synthesis

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03511 - Carreira, Erick M. / Carreira, Erick M. check_circle

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189921 - An in silico and chemo-biological approach to identify anti-infective and pro-metabolic natural products (SNF)

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