The first total synthesis of tovophyllin B (2), an antimicrobial xanthone derived from mangosteen. has been accomplished through a convergent strategy from building blocks 6 and 7 involving lithium-mediated coupling, dehydrative cyclization, and 6 pi electrocyclization as key steps. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The first total synthesis of tovophyllin B (2), an antimicrobial xanthone derived from mangosteen. has been accomplished through a convergent strategy from building blocks 6 and 7 involving lithium-mediated coupling, dehydrative cyclization, and 6 pi electrocyclization as key steps. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The first total synthesis of tovophyllin B (2), an antimicrobial xanthone derived from mangosteen. has been accomplished through a convergent strategy from building blocks 6 and 7 involving lithium-mediated coupling, dehydrative cyclization, and 6 pi electrocyclization as key steps. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.