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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Synthetic Chemistry
  • Natural Product Synthesis

Background:

  • (+)-Mannolide B features a complex 5/7/5/6/6/6-fused hexacyclic structure.
  • The molecule contains two bridged-lactone moieties and nine contiguous stereocenters.
  • Its intricate structure presents a significant challenge for total synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and execute a successful strategy for the total synthesis of (+)-mannolide B.
  • To overcome synthetic challenges associated with constructing the hexacyclic scaffold.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of the 7/5 ring system via ring-closing metathesis from (-)-methyl jasmonate.
  • Exploration and challenges with intramolecular Diels-Alder and radical cascade cyclizations for the 6/6 ring system.
  • Successful formation of the 6/6 ring system using a Pauson-Khand reaction followed by a Büchner-Curtius-Schlotterbeck reaction.

Main Results:

  • Efficient synthesis of the tetracyclic carbon skeleton with the 7/5 ring system.
  • Overcoming difficulties in forming the 6/6 ring system through strategic reaction choices.
  • Achieved the first total synthesis of (+)-mannolide B in 24 steps.

Conclusions:

  • A robust and efficient 24-step synthetic route to (+)-mannolide B has been established.
  • The developed strategy showcases the power of modern synthetic methodologies in tackling complex natural products.
  • This synthesis provides access to (+)-mannolide B for further biological investigation.