Total synthesis of the macrophage derived anti-inflammatory lipid mediator Maresin 1

The total synthesis of Maresin 1, an endogenous macrophage pro-resolving lipid mediator derived from docosahexaenoic acid, has been achieved. The chiral hydroxy-group at C7 was obtained via a Jacobsen hydrolytic kinetic resolution of a terminal epoxide whereas the center at C14 arises from a chiral pool strategy starting from 2-deoxy-d-ribose. Pd⁰/Cu^I Sonogashira coupling of the two key fragments and Zn(Cu/Ag) reduction completed the total synthesis of Maresin 1.     

Total synthesis of the potent anti-inflammatory lipid mediator Protectin D1

The total synthesis of the potent anti-inflammatory lipid mediator Protectin D1 derived from docosahexaenoic acid, has been achieved. The chiral hydroxy-groups at C10 and C17 were obtained via a chiral pool strategy from (4R)-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane and 3,4-O-isopropylidene-2-deoxy-d-ribose, respectively. Wittig reactions, Takai olefination, Pd⁰/Cu^I Sonogashira coupling, and Zn(Cu/Ag) reduction completed the total synthesis of Protectin D1.     

First total synthesis of pro-resolving and tissue-regenerative resolvin sulfido-conjugates

The first total synthesis of the pro-resolving and tissue-regenerative resolvin sulfido-conjugates: 7S,8R,17S-RCTR1, 7S,8R,17S-RCTR2 and 7S,8R,17S-RCTR3, derived from docosahexaenoic acid, has been achieved. Two synthetic approaches are described. Chiral centers 7S and 8R were introduced in both approaches via a chiral pool strategy starting from 2-deoxy-d-ribose. The 17S chiral center was introduced either by a chiral pool strategy or by an enzymatic hydroxylation with lipoxidase. Wittig reactions, selective epoxide formation and epoxide opening with glutathione, l-cysteinylglycine and l-cysteine respectively, were the key steps in the synthesis.     

Total synthesis of (−)-petrosiol E

(−)-Petrosiol E, a metabolite of sponge Petrosia strongylata, has been synthesized in 32% overall yield from cheap natural d-xylose in 10 steps. Our strategy provides an efficient way for the total synthesis of other petrosiol members, featuring the three contiguous stereogenic centers are easily constructed from d-xylose chiral template.     

Total synthesis of cyclopiamide A and speradine E

Described is a total synthesis of the related alkaloids, cyclopiamide A and speradine E, via a unified strategy that also delivers the natural product aspergilline A. Key steps include metal-free conversion of a malonyl chloride and propargylamine to an intermediate pyrrolinone and a palladium catalyzed decarboxylation/aromatization sequence that delivers the requisite tetracyclic core.     

Total synthesis of the COPD biomarker desmosine via Sonogashira and Negishi cross-coupling reactions

Desmosine, a crosslinking pyridinium amino acid of elastin, is an attractive biomarker for the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this study, the total synthesis of (+)-desmosine is reported utilizing chemo- and regioselective Sonogashira and Negishi cross-coupling reactions in 15% yield over six steps.     

First total synthesis of the E type I phytoprostanes

The first total synthesis of two E type I phytoprostanes from furan, azelaic acid monomethyl ester and rac-1,2-epoxybutane is described. The key features of our synthetic strategy encompass an enzymatic kinetic resolution of a hydroxycyclopentenone, a Co-salen hydrolytic kinetic resolution of a terminal epoxide and a tandem conjugate addition/diastereoselective protonation sequence to construct the protected phytoprostanes. Mild cleavage of the silyl protective groups followed by enzymatic ester hydrolysis afforded the free E-type phytoprostanes.     

Total synthesis of (+)-blennolide C and (+)-gonytolide C via spirochromanone

We report the asymmetric total synthesis of (+)-blennolide C and (+)-gonytolide C isolated from endophytic fungi. The synthesis involved construction of a spirochromanone with a chiral quaternary carbon by the aldol reaction of o-hydroxyacetophenones and optically active α-oxygenated cyclohexenone, followed by cyclization under acidic conditions. Oxidative cleavage of the alkene moiety of the spirochromanone furnished the chromanone diester. Through treating the diester with a Lewis acid, the first total synthesis of (+)-blennolide C was achieved by deprotecting the oxygen functionality of the diester and simultaneous Dieckmann condensation. Total synthesis of (+)-gonytolide C was also achieved by lactone formation from the deprotected diester.     

Total synthesis of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediator Resolvin E2

The total synthesis of Resolvin E2, an endogenous lipid mediator of the resolution of inflammation derived from eicosapentaenoic acid, has been achieved. The chiral hydroxy-groups at C5 and C18 were generated in a simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly manner via an asymmetric Noyori transfer hydrogenation in water using sodium formate as a reducing agent. Pd⁰/Cu^I Sonogashira couplings of the three key fragments and Zn(Cu/Ag) reduction completed the synthesis of Resolvin E2.     

Total synthesis of the polyenoyltetramic acid polycephalin C

The total synthesis of the polyenoyltetramic acid polycephalin C is described. Key steps of the synthesis include a double Swern oxidation, double Takai reaction and a double Stille reaction. In addition, the absolute stereochemistry of the ring junction has been determined by synthesis of both isomers and comparison of their CD spectra with natural polycephalin C.     

Total Synthesis of Sanglifehrin A

The immunosuppressive agent sanglifehrin A has been prepared for the first time by total synthesis. The construction of the macrocyclic unit of the target molecule was achieved through a selective intramolecular Stille coupling, and the spirolactam unit by Paterson–aldol reactions. The final steps involve an intermolecular Stille coupling and the opening of the internal acetal unit. This convergent synthesis opens the way for the synthesis of libraries of novel sanglifehrin analogues for biological screening.     

Total synthesis of janadolide

The first total synthesis of janadolide, a new cyclic polyketide-peptide hybrid possessing a tert-butyl group, is described. The synthesis of an unsaturated hydroxycarboxylic acid was effected via the lithiation of vinyl iodide followed by addition to a Weinreb amide with a tert-butyl group and stereoselective 1,2-reduction. The cyclic structure was constructed by macrolactamization at the amide bond between the proline moiety and fatty acid moiety.     

Facile Stereoselective Synthesis of (E)-1-Arylseleno-Substituted 1,3-Enynes and Their Applications in Synthesis of (E)-Enediynes

(E)-1-Iodo-2-arylselenoethylenes 1 underwent the Sonogashira coupling reactions with terminal alkynes 2 to afford (E)-1-arylseleno-substituted 1,3-enynes 3 in high yields. (E)-1-Arylseleno-substituted 1,3-enynes 3 were coupled with alkynylmagnesium bromides 4 in the presence of a catalytic amount of NiCl₂(PPh₃)₂ to give stereoselectively (E)-enediynes 5 in good yields.     

Total synthesis of natural products using a desymmetrization strategy

Total syntheses of SB-203207 (1) and sphingofungin E (2) were accomplished by utilizing an asymmetric desymmetrization strategy to introduce multiple stereogenic centers into meso starting compounds in a single step. Thus, rhodium carbenoid-mediated CH insertion into 3 provided the bicyclo[3.3.0]framework 4 for 1, while organocatalyst-mediated bromolactonization of 5 afforded 6 for the synthesis of 2. Similarly, we utilized desymmetric rhodium nitrenoid-mediated aziridination reaction of 5 to obtain a key intermediate required for a total synthesis of pactamycin (29), a complex aminocyclopentitol antibiotic featuring six contiguous stereogenic centers.     

Total synthesis of emericellamides A and B

The total synthesis of emericellamides A and B is reported. A convergent, flexible strategy employing peptide chemistry, asymmetric alkylations, and culminating in macrolactamization is described. The previously reported structure of both compounds is confirmed.     

Total synthesis of the epoxyquinol dimer (+)-panepophenanthrin: application of a diastereospecific biomimetic Diels-Alder dimerisation

An asymmetric total synthesis of the novel and structurally complex epoxyquinol natural product (+)-panepophenanthrin has been accomplished, in which a biomimetic Diels-Alder dimerisation is a key step. The key monomeric precursor was assembled by an efficient Stille cross coupling of two readily available building blocks that upon standing underwent a diastereospecific dimerisation cascade in excellent yield.     

An enantioselective total synthesis of (S)-(−)-licochalcone E: determination of the absolute configuration

The absolute configuration of (−)-licochalcone E (1) was determined to be (S) via the first enantioselective total synthesis of the compound. The chirality in (S)-(−)-licochalcone E (1) was installed by asymmetric methylation of the Evans' oxazolidinone derivatives.     

Total synthesis of glypetelotine

A total synthesis of glypetelotine, the first sulphur-containing indole alkaloid from the leaf extracts of Glycosmis petelotii collected in the north of Vietnam, was described from indole through 6 steps. The structure of the glypetelotine was confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and MS analysis. The spectral data of synthetic compound was identical with those of natural compound.     

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.