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Total synthesis of (±)-distomadines A and B
Alexandre E R Jolibois1, William Lewis, Christopher J Moody
1School of Chemistry, University Park, University of Nottingham , Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K.
Abstract:
The total synthesis of distomadines A and B, two structurally unique tetracyclic quinolines, is described. The route features a three-step process to access the pyranoquinoline butenolide rings via a Suzuki cross coupling of a 5-bromo-4-methoxycarbonylmethoxyquinoline with a vinyl boronate, followed by an α-ketohydroxylation and double cyclization by intramolecular aldol condensation and lactonization. Subsequent manipulation of the side chain to introduce the guanidine fragment completed the synthesis of distomadine B, whereas the distomadine A congener resulted from decarboxylation of a late-stage intermediate.
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