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Title: Total synthesis of gracilioether F. Development and application of Lewis acid promoted ketene–alkene [2+2] cycloadditions and late-stage C—H oxidation

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie (International Edition)
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  1. Indiana Univ., Bloomington, IN (United States)

The first synthesis of gracilioether F, a polyketide natural product with an unusual tricyclic core and five contiguous stereocenters, is described. Key steps of the synthesis include a Lewis acid promoted ketene–alkene [2+2] cycloaddition and a late-stage carboxylic acid directed C(sp³)—H oxidation. The synthesis requires only eight steps from norbornadiene.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1171255
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie (International Edition), Vol. 53, Issue 52; ISSN 1433-7851
Publisher:
Wiley
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH