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Published on: August 20, 2018
Concise total synthesis of (±)-dasyscyphin D
Ling Zhang1, Xingang Xie, Jian Liu
1State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
The first total synthesis of (±)-dasyscyphin D was achieved efficiently in nine steps. Key reactions included platinum-catalyzed pentannulation and double Robinson annulations.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Synthetic Chemistry
- Natural Product Synthesis
Background:
- Dasyscyphin D is a complex natural product.
- Efficient synthetic routes are crucial for accessing such molecules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To achieve the first total synthesis of (±)-dasyscyphin D.
- To develop an efficient and concise synthetic strategy.
Main Methods:
- A 9-step synthetic sequence was designed.
- Platinum(II) chloride (PtCl2)-catalyzed pentannulation reaction.
- Acid-catalyzed double Robinson annulations.
Main Results:
- The total synthesis of (±)-dasyscyphin D was successfully accomplished.
- An overall yield of 22.6% was obtained.
- The synthesis highlights the utility of the key reactions.
Conclusions:
- The developed synthetic route is efficient for (±)-dasyscyphin D.
- This work provides a valuable pathway for future studies on dasyscyphin analogs.
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