1. GVK Biosciences Private Limited, Medicinal Chemistry Division 28A, IDA, Nacharam, Hyderabad 500076, Telangana, India;2. Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad 500 085, Telangana, India
Abstract:
An efficient stereoselective total synthesis of balticolid has been accomplished starting from known aldehyde. The key steps involved in this synthesis are Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation, Wittig olefination, alkylation of 1,3-dithiane and Yamaguchi macrolactonization.