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(-)-(S)-Nakinadine B: first asymmetric synthesis.

Stephen G Davies1, James A Lee, Paul M Roberts

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK. steve.davies@chem.ox.ac.uk

Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
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The first synthesis of (-)-(S)-Nakinadine B was achieved in 9 steps. This novel synthetic route utilized conjugate addition and diastereoselective enolate protonation for efficient compound generation.

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Area of Science:

  • Organic Synthesis
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Stereoselective Synthesis

Background:

  • Nakinadine B is a complex natural product with potential biological activity.
  • Efficient synthetic routes are crucial for the study and development of complex molecules.
  • Previous synthetic approaches to Nakinadine B or its analogs were not reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first total synthesis of (-)-(S)-Nakinadine B.
  • To develop a novel and efficient synthetic strategy for accessing this molecule.
  • To establish a stereoselective method for constructing the core structure.

Main Methods:

  • A 9-step synthetic sequence was designed starting from commercially available atropic acid.
  • Key step involved the conjugate addition of lithium dibenzyl-amide to an N-α-phenylacryloyl SuperQuat derivative.
  • In situ diastereoselective enolate protonation was employed to control stereochemistry.

Main Results:

  • The total synthesis of (-)-(S)-Nakinadine B was successfully accomplished.
  • An overall yield of 17% was achieved for the 9-step synthesis.
  • The key conjugate addition and diastereoselective protonation steps proved effective.

Conclusions:

  • The first de novo synthesis of (-)-(S)-Nakinadine B has been established.
  • The developed methodology provides an efficient route to this complex molecule.
  • This synthesis opens avenues for further structural modifications and biological evaluation.