In this communication we describe the first synthesis of Malbranicin, a novel antibiotic quinone, isolated from Malbranchea cinnamomea. Our strategy was based on a diastereoselective alkylation of a chiral oxazolidinone enolate. Our results suggest the absolute configuration of this compound. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.
In this communication we describe the first synthesis of Malbranicin, a novel antibiotic quinone, isolated from Malbranchea cinnamomea. Our strategy was based on a diastereoselective alkylation of a chiral oxazolidinone enolate. Our results suggest the absolute configuration of this compound. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.