Total synthesis of (+)-peloruside A

[reaction: see text] A total synthesis of (+)-peloruside A has been successfully achieved. The strategy was highlighted by a late stage aldol coupling of two complex fragments followed by an intramolecular hemi-ketal cyclization, a MOM group participated epoxide ring fragmentation reaction, and a highly selective methylation. This convergent route allows access to rationally designed analogues.     

Total Synthesis of the 7,10‐Epimer of the Proposed Structure of Amphidinolide N,Part I: Synthesis of the C1–C13 Subunit

Amphidinolide N, the structure of which has been recently revised, is a 26‐membered macrolide featuring allyl epoxide and tetrahydropyran moieties with 13 chiral centers. Due to its challenging structure and extraordinary potent cytotoxicity, amphidinolide N is a highly attractive target of total synthesis. During our total synthesis studies of the 7,10‐epimer of the proposed structure of amphidinolide N, we have synthesized the C1–C13 subunit enantio‐ and diastereoselectively. Key reactions include an l ‐proline catalyzed enantioselective intramolecular aldol reaction, Evans aldol reaction, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation and Tamao–Fleming oxidation. To aid late‐stage manipulations, we also developed the 4‐(N‐benzyloxycarbonyl‐N‐methylamino)butyryl group as a novel ester protective group for the C9 alcohol.     

Stereoselective synthesis of the C(1)-C(11) fragment of peloruside A

A highly stereoselective synthesis of the C(1)-C(11) fragment 4 of peloruside A has been accomplished via a stereoselective double allylboration and an intramolecular epoxide opening to provide the functionally dense C(3)-C(11) segment 14. A glycolate aldol reaction was then employed to introduce the remaining stereocenters at C(2)-C(3). [reaction: see text]     

The Effects of Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonding on the Reaction of Phenols with Epoxide in the Presence of Nano Calcium Carbonate

The reaction of phenols and dihydroxybenzenes with epoxide in the presence of nano CaCO₃ was studied. Catechol could react with epoxide and gave monochlorohydrin derivative; other dihydroxybenzenes and monomeric phenols had no reaction under the same conditions. The reaction of catechol with epoxide did not occur when nano CaCO₃ was replaced by a normal one. These were attributed to the strong interaction between nano CaCO₃ and the substrate as catechol possessed intrahydrogen bond and excess active hydrogen, which can induce the intramolecular proton transfer via the intramolecular hydrogen bond and promote the reaction of hydroxyl and epoxide. This is an example revealing the unique role of the hydrogen bond played in chemical reactions.     

A Hydrolase‐Catalyzed Cyclization Forms the Fused Bicyclic β‐Lactone in Vibralactone

Vibralactone is isolated from the basidiomycete fungus Boreostereum vibrans as one of the strongest lipase inhibitors. Its unusual β‐lactone‐fused bicycle is derived from an aryl ring moiety by an oxidative ring‐expansion prior to an intramolecular cyclization. Herein, we report the discovery of the cyclase VibC which belongs to the α/β‐hydrolase superfamily and is involved in the vibralactone biosynthesis. Biochemical and crystal studies suggest that VibC may catalyze an aldol or an electrocyclic reaction initiated by the Ser‐His‐Asp catalytic triad. For the aldol and pericyclic chemistry in living cells, VibC is a unique hydrolase performing the carbocycle formation of an oxepinone to a fused bicyclic β‐lactone. This presents a naturally occurring, new enzymatic reaction in both aldol and hydrolase (bio)chemistry that will guide future exploitation of these enzymes in synthetic biology for chemical‐diversity expansion of natural products.     

Total synthesis of salinosporamide A

The total synthesis of salinosporamide A has been achieved through enzymatic desymmetrization, diastereoselective aldol reaction, intramolecular aldol reaction, and intermolecular Reformatsky-type reaction followed by 1,4-reduction as key reactions.     

Using theozymes for designing transition‐state analogs for the intramolecular aldol reaction of δ‐diketones

Two theozymes for the intramolecular aldol reaction of δ‐diketones have been studied using ab initio methods. The presence of both acid/base residues favors several steps of the aldol reaction. The appropriate positioning of these residues can accelerate one of two diastereromeric reaction pathways, the catalyzed aldol reaction being highly stereoselective. Analysis of the geometrical parameters, charge distribution, and the shape of molecular electrostatic potential for the corresponding acid/base catalyzed transition structure allows us to design adequate transition‐state analogs to favor a reactive channel of this intramolecular aldol reaction. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Quant Chem 83: 338–347, 2001     

Kinetic and stereochemical evidence for the involvement of only one proline molecule in the transition states of proline-catalyzed intra- and intermolecular aldol reactions

Contrary to the widely accepted mechanism of the Hajos-Parrish-Eder-Sauer-Wiechert reaction, we have obtained evidence for the involvement of only one proline molecule in the transition states of both inter- and intramolecular aldol reactions. Our conclusions are based on kinetic measurements and the absence of nonlinear and dilution effects on the asymmetric catalysis, and are supported by B3LYP/6-31G* calculations. Complementary to recent theoretical studies, our results provide the foundation of a unified enamine catalysis mechanism of proline-catalyzed inter- and intramolecular aldol reactions.     

Synthetic studies on (−)-scabronine A

This Letter describes synthetic studies on (−)-scabronine A utilizing a new chiral building block successfully prepared via the catalytic asymmetric intramolecular cyclopropanation (IMCP) of an α-diazo-β-keto sulfone. The crucial transformations in this study are the coupling reaction of two fragments between the positions adjacent to a quaternary carbon center, the intramolecular aldol reaction, the C14 hydroxyl-directed hydrogenation, and the ring-expansion reaction to furnish the 5-6-7 tricyclic cyathane skeleton.     

Studies toward the synthesis of luminacin D: assembly of simplified analogues devoid of the epoxide displaying antiangiogenic activity

[reaction: see text] A series of structurally simplified luminacin analogues devoid of the epoxide ring are assembled in a stereocontrolled manner from 2,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde using a syn-selective aldol reaction as the key step. The success of the approach is critically dependent on the nature and extent of the alcohol protecting groups. The synthetic analogues inhibit VEGF-stimulated angiogenesis in an in vitro assay indicating that the epoxide is not essential for biological activity in this compound class.     

Synthesis of 2-Benzylthio-5-phenyl-3,4-disubstituted Thiophenes by Intramolecular Condensation of α-Oxo Ketene Dibenzyl~thioacetals

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Total Synthesis of Lucidumone through Convenient One-pot Preparation of the Tetracyclic Skeleton by Claisen Rearrangement and Subsequent Intramolecular Aldol Reaction

The total synthesis of lucidumone ( 1 ), a Ganoderma meroterpenoid, was accomplished in racemic form from easily prepared 6 and 7 in 10 steps as the longest linear sequence. The synthesis was completed through one-pot preparation of the tetracyclic core skeleton by Claisen rearrangement followed by an intramolecular aldol reaction. The intramolecular aldol reaction allowed for the stereocontrolled construction of the bicyclo [2.2.2] octane skeleton fused to an indanone structure. The enantioselective total synthesis of 1 was also described via a chiral transfer strategy in the Claisen rearrangement.     

Synthesis of （2R,3aR,8aR）-6-Chloro-3a-hydroxy-1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indole-2-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester by Reductive Cyclization

A synthesis of (2R，3aR，8aR)-6-chloro-3a-hydroxy-1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (1) was achieved. An aldol reaction with Garner aldehyde, a hydroxyl introduction by Davis reagent, and a reductive intramolecular ring-closure reaction were served as the key steps. This piece of work provides a new way to synthesize the analogues of hexahydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indole, starting from readily available chemical substrates and inexpensive reagents.     

A Hydrolase-Catalyzed Cyclization Forms the Fused Bicyclic β-Lactone in Vibralactone

Vibralactone is isolated from the basidiomycete fungus Boreostereum vibrans as one of the strongest lipase inhibitors. Its unusual β-lactone-fused bicycle is derived from an aryl ring moiety by an oxidative ring-expansion prior to an intramolecular cyclization. Herein, we report the discovery of the cyclase VibC which belongs to the α/β-hydrolase superfamily and is involved in the vibralactone biosynthesis. Biochemical and crystal studies suggest that VibC may catalyze an aldol or an electrocyclic reaction initiated by the Ser-His-Asp catalytic triad. For the aldol and pericyclic chemistry in living cells, VibC is a unique hydrolase performing the carbocycle formation of an oxepinone to a fused bicyclic β-lactone. This presents a naturally occurring, new enzymatic reaction in both aldol and hydrolase (bio)chemistry that will guide future exploitation of these enzymes in synthetic biology for chemical-diversity expansion of natural products.     

Total synthesis of (-)-Przewalskin B

The first total synthesis of (-)-Przewalskin B has been accomplished with an intramolecular nucleophilic acyl substitution (INAS) reaction and an intramolecular aldol condensation as key steps.     

A practical total synthesis of hapalosin, a 12-membered cyclic depsipeptide with multidrug resistance-reversing activity, by employing improved segment coupling and macrolactonization

A practical total synthesis of hapalosin, a compound with multidrug resistance-reversing activity, has been carried out using an unprecedented macrolactonization strategy. One of the features of the new approach is the straightforward and fully stereocontrolled access to the key gamma-amino beta-hydroxy carboxylic acid subunit via an efficient acetate aldol addition reaction with N-methyl alpha-aminoaldehydes, which relies on a camphor-derived chiral lithium acetate enolate reagent. The scope of this aldol reaction is investigated and its potential application to the synthesis of other structurally related, biologically relevant compounds illustrated. Remarkably, the chiral tether in the resulting gamma-amino aldol adducts sterically protect the carbonyl group, thus avoiding intramolecular cyclization during the amino group deprotection and the subsequent segment coupling event. After successful segment coupling and smooth, clean release of the chiral auxiliary, a new macrolactonization protocol, based on the principle of double activation of both reactive sites, is applied, which leads to the 12-membered macrolactone hapalosin in unprecedented chemical efficiency.     

Convenient synthetic route to a dehydrorotenoid via selective intramolecular aldol condensation of 1,2-diaryl diketone

Synthesis of dehydrorotenoid (1) was successfully achieved via an intramolecular aldol reaction of the corresponding 1,2-diaryl diketone intermediate. The 1,2-diaryl diketone was prepared using a ruthenium-catalyzed oxidation of the corresponding substituted diaryl acetylene. Treatment of this 1,2-diketone with l-proline induced a selective intramolecular aldol condensation reaction, forming the desired benzopyranone over the alternative benzofuran. Deprotection, cyclization, and dehydration gave the target compound in good overall yield.     

Asymmetric total synthesis of botcinins C, D, and F

Stereoselective total synthesis of botcinins C, D, and F is effectively carried out through asymmetric aldol reactions, 6-endo ring closure, and SmI2-mediated 3,4-trans or -cis stereoselective intramolecular Reformatsky reaction. Rapid esterification of the main skeleton of botcinins with the chiral side chain using MNBA and DMAP produced botcinin D, an antifungal chemical against a pathogen of rice blast disease.     

Recoverable silica-gel supported binam-prolinamides as organocatalysts for the enantioselective solvent-free intra- and intermolecular aldol reaction

Silica-gel supported binam-derived prolinamides are efficient organocatalysts for the direct intramolecular and intermolecular aldol reaction under solvent-free conditions using conventional magnetic stirring. These organocatalysts in combination with benzoic acid showed similar results to those obtained under similar homogeneous reaction conditions using an organocatalyst of related structure. For the intermolecular process, the aldol products were obtained at room temperature and using only 2 equiv of the ketone with high yields, regio-, diastereo- and enantioselectivities. Under these reaction conditions, also the cross aldol reaction between aldehydes is possible. The recovered catalyst can be reused up to nine times providing similar results. More interestingly, these heterogeneous organocatalysts can be used in the intramolecular aldol reaction allowing the synthesis of the Wieland–Miescher and ketone analogues with up to 92% ee, with its reused being possible up to five times without detrimental on the obtained results.     

Synthetic application of acylnitroso Diels-Alder derived aminocyclopentenols: total synthesis of (+)-streptazolin

Concise total syntheses of (+)-streptazolin 1 and its more stable dihydro derivative 2 were accomplished via an intramolecular aldol condensation strategy starting from readily available aminocyclopentenol (-)-7. The synthetic sequence included reductive amination, stereoselective epoxidation, intramolecular aldol (and condensation) reaction, and Wittig reaction. The overall yield for dihydro derivative 2 from aminocyclopentenol (-)-7 was about 7% for a total of 14 steps.