An efficient synthesis (38 % overall yield in 8 steps starting from 2) of the potent neurotoxin (+)-anatoxin-a is described. The key step involves the stereoselective addition of 5-hexenylcopper to the chiral N-acyliminium ion 2a.
An efficient synthesis (38 % overall yield in 8 steps starting from 2) of the potent neurotoxin (+)-anatoxin-a is described. The key step involves the stereoselective addition of 5-hexenylcopper to the chiral N-acyliminium ion 2a.
An efficient synthesis (38 % overall yield in 8 steps starting from 2) of the potent neurotoxin (+)-anatoxin-a is described. The key step involves the stereoselective addition of 5-hexenylcopper to the chiral N-acyliminium ion 2a.