Synthesis of O-aminodihydroartemisinin via TMS triflate catalyzed C-O coupling reaction

O-Aminodihydroartemisinin was synthesized for the first time via TMS triflate catalyzed coupling reaction of O-acetylartemisinin. The reaction proceeds with high yield without losing the endoperoxide of the artemisinin backbone. The new coupling reaction was employed to prepare artemisinin O-glycosides with improved water solubility. O-Aminodihydroartemisinin reacts readily with benzaldehyde to give the corresponding oxime derivative, demonstrating the potential of this compound for the preparation of various artemisinin conjugates.