Application of hitherto unexplored macrocyclization strategies in the epothilone series: novel epothilone analogs by total synthesis

A total synthesis of Epothilone 490 and a synthesis of 11-hydroxy dEpoB utilizing a vinyl-boronate cross-metathesis followed by a Suzuki macrocyclization. A mild route to reach aldehydes from terminal olefins, anticipating Nozaki-Kishi macrocyclization is described.     

Macrocyclization studies and total synthesis of cyclomarin C, an anti-inflammatory marine cyclopeptide

The studies on macrocyclization at possible sites toward the total synthesis of cyclomarin C are described. The results showed that both Trp and Phe derivatives involved in the target could not be the terminals of the final linear peptide precursors. Additionally, preparation of corresponding dipeptides with an N-methyl amide bond is not favorable in the synthesis of linear precursors. Site d was finally proved a proper site for the cyclopeptide formation, and the corresponding head-to-tail macrocyclization was achieved under mild conditions and gave repeatable and satisfactory yields.     

Multicomponent macrocyclization reactions (MCMRs) employing highly reactive acyl ketene and nitrile oxide intermediates

An efficient synthesis of spiro-fused macrolactams by a multicomponent macrocyclization reaction (MCMR) is reported. The use of highly reactive, transient intermediates in this MCMR permits short reaction times, even at high dilution. The methods employed for this MCMR were first developed as a four-component strategy for the synthesis of β-ketoamide isoxazolines and a new macrocyclization reaction is reported.     

Palladium‐Catalzyed Atroposelective 16‐Membered Macrocyclization: Total Synthesis of Isoplagiochin D†

Isoplagiochin D is a ring‐strained macrocyclic bisbibenzylis, which showed stable axial chirality in one biaryl structure, and semistable axial chirality in the other biaryl moiety. We reported here an unprecedented example for the catalytically asymmetric synthesis of ring‐strained atropisomers via Pd‐catalyzed macrocyclization between benzyl halides and carbenes. This newly developed Pd‐catalyzed asymmetric macrocyclization protocol enabled us a quick synthesis of isoplagiochin D in a highly enantioselective manner.     

Total synthesis of aigialomycin D: surprising chemoselectivity dependence on alkyne structure in nickel-catalyzed cyclizations

The total synthesis of aigialomycin D was carried out using a nickel-catalyzed ynal macrocyclization as a key step. This key step allowed macrocycle assembly and formation of a disubstituted alkene and a secondary hydroxyl stereocenter in a single step, although the stereocenter was formed unselectively. An interesting side reaction involving five-membered-ring synthesis by an aldehyde/styrene cyclization was observed when macrocyclization of an alkynyl silane was attempted. A mechanistic basis for this surprising process is provided.     

Total synthesis of (+)-phomactin a using a B-alkyl Suzuki macrocyclization

A total synthesis of (+)-phomactin A is described using a B-alkyl Suzuki macrocyclization to incorporate the isolated trisubstituted olefin. This macrocyclization was accomplished with the sensitive hydrated furan ring in place. (R)-(+)-pulegone was used to establish the highly substituted cyclohexene core of the molecule.     

Short,Enantioselective Total Synthesis of Chatancin

An enantioselective total synthesis of the polycyclic diterpene (+)‐chatancin, a potent PAF antagonist, is reported. Proceeding in seven steps from dihydrofarnesal, this synthetic route was designed to circumvent macrocyclization‐based strategies to complex, cyclized cembranoids. The described synthesis requires only six chromatographic purifications, is high yielding, and avoids protecting‐group manipulations. An X‐ray crystal structure of this fragile marine natural product was obtained.     

Short,Enantioselective Total Synthesis of Chatancin

An enantioselective total synthesis of the polycyclic diterpene (+)‐chatancin, a potent PAF antagonist, is reported. Proceeding in seven steps from dihydrofarnesal, this synthetic route was designed to circumvent macrocyclization‐based strategies to complex, cyclized cembranoids. The described synthesis requires only six chromatographic purifications, is high yielding, and avoids protecting‐group manipulations. An X‐ray crystal structure of this fragile marine natural product was obtained.     

芳酰胺类大环一步高效合成及其成环机理研究进展

总结了最近发现的新型芳酰胺及芳酰肼大环一步合成反应,着重探讨了由分子内三中心氢键所引导的高效一步成环反应机理.这类反应是由未成环寡聚物前体的折叠构象所构筑,不仅高效,而且反应机理新颖,提供了传统成环反应难以得到的几类刚性大环的合成方法.这些大环化合物表现出对客体识别的高度专一性,并能形成具有高通量性的跨膜孔道.     

Prins-type macrocyclizations as an efficient ring-closing strategy in natural product synthesis

Prins-type macrocyclizations have recently emerged as a successful strategy in the synthesis of polyketide-derived natural products. This reaction provides a concise and selective means to form tetrahydropyran-containing macrocyclic rings of varying size. A high degree of functionality within the macrocycle is tolerated and the yields for these transformations are typically good to excellent. Since the initial report of a Prins macrocyclization reaction in 1979, examples of this approach did not re-emerge until 2008. However, the use of this method in natural product synthesis has rapidly gained momentum in the synthetic community, with multiple examples of this macrocyclization tactic reported in the recent literature.     

Total synthesis of (-)-dictyostatin

A convergent total synthesis of dictyostatin is described. Key features of the synthesis include the use of titanium-mediated cyclizations of (silyloxy)enynes for the synthesis of stereotriads, a subunit coupling by metathesis, and macrocyclization by intramolecular Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination.     

Total synthesis of the cyclopeptide alkaloid paliurine E. insights into macrocyclization by ene--enamide RCM

The total synthesis of (-)-paliurine E is described in 14 steps and 11% overall yield. The first successful application of ene--enamide ring-closing metathesis for macrocyclization serves as the foundation for this synthesis and allowed for a straightforward installation of the challenging cyclic enamide together with the macrocycle. In the course of these synthetic studies, we also found that very subtle and minor structural modification of the enamide resulted in dramatic and unexpected changes of their reactivity since a primary amide or an aromatic aldehyde can be obtained after reaction with Grubbs' second-generation catalyst. Further insights on the macrocyclization by ene--enamide RCM are also discussed.     

Rapid, high-yield, solid-phase synthesis of the antitumor antibiotic sansalvamide A using a side-chain-tethered phenylalanine building block

A 10-step solid-phase synthesis of the cytotoxic depsipeptide sansalvamide A (1) has been accomplished in an overall yield of 67% with >95% purity employing polymer-bound phenylalanine building block 2. Both the N- and C-termini of 2 are extended followed by on-resin head-to-tail macrocyclization of the linear peptide in a high yield. This should be a general stategy for the synthesis of diverse libraries of cyclic peptides and depsipeptides that contain exclusively phenylalanine and other hydrophobic side chains.     

Total synthesis of bryostatin 9

The total synthesis of bryostatin 9 was accomplished using a uniquely step-economical and convergent Prins-driven macrocyclization strategy. At 25 linear and 42 total steps, this is currently the most concise and convergent synthesis of a potent bryostatin.     

Total synthesis of beauveriolide I

The first total synthesis of beauveriolide I (1a), a selective ACAT inhibitor, is described. The key steps in this synthesis involved a diastereoselective aldol condensation sequence and a macrocyclization.     

Regioselective synthesis of syn disubstituted dibenzo-30-crown-10 ethers

A practical and regioselective synthetic method for the synthesis of syn substituted dibenzo-30-crown-10 ethers is reported. This novel methodology is reported with the syntheses of dibenzo crown ethers bearing nitro, formyl and carbomethoxy groups. The synthesis of macrocyclization precursors was accomplished in three steps and featured an application of para-methoxybenzyl group (PMB) as protecting group of phenol moiety that is orthogonal to NO₂, CHO and COOMe groups. General non-high dilution macrocyclization conditions have been developed that allow for the effective preparation of substituted large crown ethers.     

Stereoselective synthesis of E,Z-configured 1,3-dienes by ring-closing metathesis. Application to the total synthesis of lactimidomycin

Strategic positioning of a silyl group on the diene unit of a diene-ene substrate allows rigorous regio- and stereocontrol to be exerted during metathesis-based macrocyclization reactions. The versatility of this concise approach to E,Z-configured 1,3-dienes of ring sizes of 12 or larger is demonstrated by an application to the total synthesis of lactimidomycin, a potent translation and cell-migration inhibitor.     

A Peptide Backbone Stapling Strategy Enabled by the Multicomponent Incorporation of Amide N-Substituents

The multicomponent backbone N-modification of peptides on solid-phase is presented as a powerful and general method to enable peptide stapling at the backbone instead of the side chains. This work shows that a variety of functionalized N-substituents suitable for backbone stapling can be readily introduced by means of on-resin Ugi multicomponent reactions conducted during solid-phase peptide synthesis. Diverse macrocyclization chemistries were implemented with such backbone N-substituents, including the ring-closing metathesis, lactamization, and thiol alkylation. The backbone N-modification method was also applied to the synthesis of α-helical peptides by linking N-substituents to the peptide N-terminus, thus featuring hydrogen-bond surrogate structures. Overall, the strategy proves useful for peptide backbone macrocyclization approaches that show promise in peptide drug discovery.     

Total Synthesis,Stereochemical Reassignment,and Biological Evaluation of (−)‐Lyngbyaloside B

(−)‐Lyngbyaloside B is a 14‐membered macrolide glycoside isolated from the marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya sp. as a cytotoxic substance by Moore and co‐workers. The first total synthesis of (−)‐lyngbyaloside B and the reassignment of its stereostructure is described. The synthesis features an Abiko–Masamune aldol reaction, a vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction, and a macrocyclization involving an acyl ketene intermediate for the construction of the macrocyclic backbone, which contains an acylated tertiary alcohol. The antiproliferative activity of selected compounds against a small panel of human cancer cell lines is also reported.     

Total Synthesis,Stereochemical Reassignment,and Biological Evaluation of (−)‐Lyngbyaloside B

(?)‐Lyngbyaloside B is a 14‐membered macrolide glycoside isolated from the marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya sp. as a cytotoxic substance by Moore and co‐workers. The first total synthesis of (?)‐lyngbyaloside B and the reassignment of its stereostructure is described. The synthesis features an Abiko–Masamune aldol reaction, a vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction, and a macrocyclization involving an acyl ketene intermediate for the construction of the macrocyclic backbone, which contains an acylated tertiary alcohol. The antiproliferative activity of selected compounds against a small panel of human cancer cell lines is also reported.