The total synthesis of cystothiazole A is described. Key steps of the synthesis include an Evans asymmetric catalytic aldol reaction, which established the required C-4-C-5 stereochemistry. The [2,4']-bis(thiazole) was obtained applying our methodology of electrophilic activation of amide. Semistabilized Wittig reaction between the phosphonium salt 3 and the aldehyde 2 afforded 1 in nine linear steps and 38% overall yield.
The total synthesis of cystothiazole A is described. Key steps of the synthesis include an Evans asymmetric catalytic aldol reaction, which established the required C-4-C-5 stereochemistry. The [2,4']-bis(thiazole) was obtained applying our methodology of electrophilic activation of amide. Semistabilized Wittig reaction between the phosphonium salt 3 and the aldehyde 2 afforded 1 in nine linear steps and 38% overall yield.
The total synthesis of cystothiazole A is described. Key steps of the synthesis include an Evans asymmetric catalytic aldol reaction, which established the required C-4-C-5 stereochemistry. The [2,4']-bis(thiazole) was obtained applying our methodology of electrophilic activation of amide. Semistabilized Wittig reaction between the phosphonium salt 3 and the aldehyde 2 afforded 1 in nine linear steps and 38% overall yield.