Asymmetric Construction of a Quaternary Carbon Center by Tandem [4 + 2]/[3 + 2] Cycloaddition of a Nitroalkene. The Total Synthesis of (−)-Mesembrine
作者:Scott E. Denmark、Lawrence R. Marcin
DOI:10.1021/jo970079z
日期:1997.3.1
An efficient, total synthesis of the Sceletium alkaloid (-)-mesembrine is accomplished in seven steps and 19% yield from a functionalized nitroalkene (itself prepared in six steps and 34% yield from ethyl 3-bromopropionate). The construction of the octahydroindole framework of mesembrine features a tandem inter [4 + 2]/intra [3 + 2] cycloaddition of a 2,2-disubstituted 1-nitroalkene and a chiral vinyl ether derived from (1R,2S)-2-(l-methyl-l-phenylethyl)cyclo as the central strategic element. The two stereogenic centers of the natural product, which include a benzylic, quaternary center, were established in 26/1 selectivity in the tandem process.