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Frederic Ballaschk1, Kathrin Bensberg1, Benedikt Crone2,3
1Organic Chemistry, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany. sfkirsch@uni-wuppertal.de.
Abstract:
The synthesis of polyketide natural products has been a captivating pursuit in organic chemistry, with a particular focus on selectively introducing 1,3-polyol units. Among these natural products, Marinomycins A-D have garnered substantial interest due to their exceptional structural features and potent cytotoxicity. In this paper, we present a novel approach for synthesising the monomeric counterparts of Marinomycin A and B. Our method employs a previously established iterative cycle in conjunction with a standardised polyketide building block. Through this strategy, we showcase a promising pathway towards total and partial syntheses of these intriguing natural products.
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