Lithiation at C4 of the indole nucleus is readily directed by several functional groups. The 4-substituted indoles thus obtained are transformed into suitable substrates for metathesis reactions. Ring-closing metathesis effected on these compounds lead to skeletons related to several indole alkaloids.
Oxazole Synthesis by Sequential Asmic-Ester Condensations and Sulfanyl–Lithium Exchange–Trapping
作者:Louis G. Mueller、Allen Chao、Embarek Alwedi、Maanasa Natrajan、Fraser F. Fleming
DOI:10.1021/acs.orglett.1c00288
日期:2021.2.19
Oxazoles are rapidly assembled through a sequential deprotonation–condensation of Asmic, anisylsulfanylmethylisocyanide, with esters followed by sulfanyl–lithium exchange–trapping. Deprotonating Asmic affords a metalated isocyanide that efficiently traps esters to afford oxazoles bearing a versatile C-4 anisylsulfanyl substituent. Interchange of the anisylsulfanyl substituent is readily achieved through
Total Synthesis of Verruculogen and Fumitremorgin A Enabled by Ligand-Controlled C–H Borylation
作者:Yu Feng、Dane Holte、Jochen Zoller、Shigenobu Umemiya、Leah R. Simke、Phil S. Baran
DOI:10.1021/jacs.5b07154
日期:2015.8.19
Verruculogen and fumitremorgin A are bioactive alkaloids that contain a unique eight-membered endoperoxide. Although related natural products such as fumitremorgins B and C have been previously synthesized, we report the first synthesis of the more complex, endoperoxide-containing members of this family. A concise route to verruculogen and fumitremorgin A relied not only on a hydroperoxide/indole hemiaminal cyclization, but also on the ability to access the seemingly simple starting material, 6-methoxytryptophan. An iridium-catalyzed C-H borylation/Chan-Lam procedure guided by an N-TIPS group enabled the conversion of a tryptophan derivative into a 6-methoxytryptophan derivative, proving to be a general way to functionalize the C6 position of an N,C3-disubstituted indole for the synthesis of indole-containing natural products and pharmaceuticals.
Progress toward Synthesis of Diazonamide A. Preparation of a 3-(Oxazol-5-yl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxyindole and Its Use in Biaryl Coupling Reactions
作者:Edwin Vedejs、David A. Barda
DOI:10.1021/ol005548p
日期:2000.4.1
The synthesis of a 3-oxazol-5-yl-indole-4-triflate is described, featuring a Scholkopf reaction to prepare the oxazole. In addition, the participation of this intermediate in biaryl coupling reactions toward the total synthesis of the natural product diazonamide A is presented.