A convergent stereoselective synthesis of thymine polyoxin C 1 has been conducted utilizing the benzylimine of D-glueraldehyde acetonide 7 as a chiral controller and 2-trimethylsilyloxy furan 8 as a four-carbon synthon. In the presence of catalytic BF(3)center dot OEt2, 8 has been found to add to 7 with a moderately high level of stereoselectivity. Intermediate 4-(aminoalkyl)-2-butenolide 6 proved to be an ideal candidate for elaboration to 3. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A convergent stereoselective synthesis of thymine polyoxin C 1 has been conducted utilizing the benzylimine of D-glueraldehyde acetonide 7 as a chiral controller and 2-trimethylsilyloxy furan 8 as a four-carbon synthon. In the presence of catalytic BF(3)center dot OEt2, 8 has been found to add to 7 with a moderately high level of stereoselectivity. Intermediate 4-(aminoalkyl)-2-butenolide 6 proved to be an ideal candidate for elaboration to 3. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.