Stereoselective synthesis of 9α-hydroxylated ecdysteroids
摘要:
Treatment of ecdysteroids with excess of TBAF in THF was shown to proceed with stereoselective oxidation at the 9 alpha position of the carbon skeleton. The stereochemistry of the products was confirmed by X-ray analysis. Using this method. 9 alpha-hydroxyecdysteroids were obtained in good yield. The results open a route to novel type of natural and modified steroids that are difficult to access otherwise. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.