Abstract
Synthesis of the AB ring segments of ciguatoxin is described. The present synthesis includes a Lewis acid mediated cyclization of allylstannane with aldehyde, cross-metathesis reaction introducing the side chain, and Grieco-Nishizawa dehydration on the A ring.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3643-3647 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 26 2008 |
Keywords
- Allylstannane-aldehyde condensation
- Ciguatoxin
- Cross-metathesis
- Polycyclic ethers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry